Recommended steps:
- Identify your current strengths and weaknesses
- Clarify your objectives
- Decide on the kind of sponsorship you will request from your employer
- Provide your employer with information on the programme
- Bring your sponsor to an information event
- Talk with alumni
Identify your current strengths and weaknesses
Before you present a business case to your employer, explaining why you think they should invest in sending you on the Oxford Executive MBA, you may find it helpful to perform a skills-gap analysis. Think through where you currently fit in your organisation and how the Oxford EMBA will enhance the contribution you make.
Clarify your objectives
Match your objectives in undertaking the Oxford Executive MBA to those of your organisation by researching the modules covered on the programme to see how they could benefit your particular organisation.
For example, the project work that forms an integral part of the programme will you to apply what you learn directly to your organisation. The assignments you undertake as part of your development will enable you to analyse current areas of your organisation and suggest relevant strategic opportunities for growth and efficiency. The entrepreneurship project is a unique part of the Oxford Executive MBA which allows you to present a business case for growth to your organisation, supported by a complete business plan. The overseas module is particularly important for gaining a strategic perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging markets, whether your organisation is already operating within or considering entering these markets.
Also consider the networks and resources you will have access to as a participant on the programme, which include the research centres and academic areas of the Business School as well as those of your college and the wider University.
Decide on the kind of sponsorship you will request from your employer
The Oxford Executive MBA involves a substantial time commitment. To complete the programme you will attend 16 week-long modules in Oxford and one overseas, and our continuous study programme will require you to study between 10 and 20 hours per week between each module. With this in mind, the majority of our students agree holiday arrangements to suit this schedule as a consideration of how they will study the programme.
Provide your employer with information on the programme
Presenting your case to your employer is likely to include information on how previous sponsors have benefited from the programme. To help you with this, case studies of sponsoring companies are available on our website.
Bring your sponsor to an open evening or information event
We organise regular events to which you are most welcome to bring your sponsor.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please find details of how to register for forthcoming events in the "Meet us" section of our website.
Talk with alumni
By attending an information event, you will meet current participants and have the opportunity to talk through their experience of the programme with you. If you would like additional insight into how the programme benefited a person currently within your industry, please do not hesitate to contact us as we would be delighted to connect you with relevant alumni who would be delighted to discuss this with you further.