Oxford MBA

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Prepare to make an impact

Start date: September 2024

Duration:

  • 1 year

Time commitment:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Oxford

Cost:

  • £78,510

About the programme

Oxford University has a rich tradition of developing leaders.

Our Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programme builds on this legacy, providing you with a solid foundation in core business principles while developing a broadened mindset and understanding of the role of business in society. You will be challenged to delve deep into the areas that interest you most and gain the strategic skills and insight to lead a successful, purposeful career.

The programme exposes you to:

  • a global connected network
  • a diverse student group
  • diverse career opportunities
  • thought leaders
  • a rigorous academic experience

Experience Oxford through our students

What you will learn

Academic curriculum

Fundamental skills

  • Develop your ability to think logically, laterally and independently
  • Build fundamental skills through the core courses
  • Shape and define your career goals through industry specific electives
  • Empower yourself to become a global leader

Real-world skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Conflict management
  • Negotiation
  • Strategy building

 

Class profile

The class represents a breadth of diversity, a multiplicity of perspectives and expertise, along with a willingness to interchange ideas and concepts. We seek professionals from a range of industries, from finance to consulting, and tech to healthcare.

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Class size (2023-24)

63

Nationalities

97%

International students

51%

Female

6 years

Average work experience

680

Median GMAT

Nationality breakdown

We have a truly international 2023-24 cohort, with 97% international students representing 63 nationalities.

  • Africa 11%
  • East Asia 15%
  • Europe 11%
  • Latin America & the Caribbean 3%
  • Middle East 5%
  • North America 12%
  • Oceania 5%
  • South Asia 23%
  • South East Asia 14% 

Your community

The diverse and vibrant Saïd Business School and wider Oxford community is here to support you through every step. Whether you're coming from a military background, relocating to the UK with your spouse or family, or interested in joining supportive networks, our community will help you feel at home.

Who are we looking for?

Application requirements

Who you are

  • Strong professional experience
  • Background in varied and multicultural environments
  • Exceptional maturity and outstanding leadership
  • Ability to make insightful contributions to your class, based on your professional and personal experience
  • Strong academic foundation

What you need

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Written supporting statement
  • Online assessment
  • Either a GMAT or GRE score
  • Professional experience with a minimum of two years work experience
  • An understanding of your career goals
  • English capability
  • Two references, either professional or academic
  • One page CV using this template as a guide

 

How to apply

Application deadlines

Applications for the class of 2024-25 are now open.

You will need to submit your online application form with all application requirements by your chosen application deadline. 

Application deadlines are:

  • Stage 1: Wednesday 27 September 2023
  • Stage 2: Friday 5 January 2024
  • Stage 3: Wednesday 20 March 2024

Interview decisions

The admissions committee will review your completed application.

We will tell you whether or not you have been shortlisted for an interview for the 2024-25 intake on the date below:

  • Stage 1: Wednesday 8 November 2023
  • Stage 2: Wednesday 31 January 2024
  • Stage 3: Wednesday 17 April 2024

Final decisions

After all interviews have been conducted, the admissions committee will decide which candidates will receive an offer to join the MBA programme.

Final decisions for 2024-25 will be emailed to all candidates on the final decision deadline of the stage in which you have applied below:

  • Stage 1: Wednesday 13 December 2023
  • Stage 2: Friday 8 March 2024
  • Stage 3: Friday 17 May 2024

Scholarships

Scholarships are available from Saïd Business School, Oxford University and Colleges, or external sources. We recommend applying early to maximise the number of scholarship opportunities for which you are considered. Additionally, some scholarships have fixed application deadlines. For the majority of Saïd Business School and Oxford University scholarships, only the standard course application is usually required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be automatically considered.

Meet us

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Learn more about the programme and our diverse community by attending an event and meeting our team, students, and alumni. We hold events here at Saïd Business School, overseas and online.

Check out our upcoming events to register for information sessions or MBA fairs in your nearest city, open days or campus visits here at the school, or virtual events such as webinars, Q&A sessions, taster lectures, and more. You can also register for a one-on-one profile review with a member of our Recruitment and Admissions team.

 

Alumni feedback

I was attracted by the theoretical and practical approach of the MBA programme itself. The programme imparts skills to develop a business concept and implement it, all with a holistic view of business on an interlinked world stage.

Harriet Okwi Asiyo

MBA Student

Career development

Making a career change is often one of the most cited reasons for pursuing an MBA. Through coaching, talent development and employer engagement, we enable our students to develop, discover, articulate and take ownership of their career and professional development plans.

Our most recent employment report for the Oxford MBA 2021-22 cohort shows that there was a rise of 5.7% in overall average salaries across sectors. Our graduates have gone on to work at over 150 organisations globally, with 58% switching sector, 66% moving location, 64% changing job function and 27% doing all three.

Student experiences

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Read news and updates from our students and alumni as they reflect on their academic challenges and highlights, as well as opportunities presented to them through the programme. Gain insights into MBA life, Saïd Business School life, and college life, as well as get a behind the scenes look at what being a postgraduate student in Oxford entails.

Colleges

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You will belong to one of the University’s 39 autonomous colleges. Each has a self-governing academic community of students and faculty with its own distinctive history and identity.

The collegiate system allows you to connect with students from other disciplines. Your college will provide you with the chance to establish a new circle of friends, access to a range of varied social and sporting activities, and opportunities to participate in a lively intellectual community.

Oxford 1+1 MBA

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The Oxford 1+1 MBA programme is a unique opportunity for talented individuals to combine a Master's degree from selected Oxford University departments with our one-year MBA.

This powerful joint degree allows you to gain deep knowledge and expertise in your specialist fields, as well as developing a comprehensive understanding of business, exceptional leadership skills and practical experience.

Connect with us

Browse our FAQs page for more information on a variety of topics. 

You can also contact our admissions and recruitment team or register for an upcoming event.