SPONSORSHIP

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.

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 encourage you to apply what you learn directly to your organisation. The assignments you undertake will enable you to analyse 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.

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.

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

We organise regular events with the current class to which you are most welcome to bring your sponsor.

Attending an information event gives you the opportunity to meet current Executive MBA participants and to talk to them about their experience of the programme. If you would like further insight into how the programme has benefited individuals working within your industry, please do not hesitate to contact us emba-enquiries@sbs.ox.ac.uk and we will connect you with relevant alumni.