Programme outline

Overview

The Oxford Executive Diploma in AI for Business combines the highest standards of academic rigour with a practical approach to leadership in the age of AI.

Central to the design of the Oxford Executive Diplomas is the dual focus on the academic theory (and 'thinking') behind current organisational and global challenges, and the practical approaches ('doing') through which to successfully navigate them.  

Led by Dr Felipe Thomaz, the Oxford Executive Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business offers a specialist focus on four core modules pertinent to the rapid rise and application of AI in an organisational context.

 

As part of our continuous review process, and commitment to excellence, module content is subject to development. Any updates to programme content will be communicated at the earliest opportunity.

Outline

The landscape of technological disruption

13-16 February 2024

  • The digital-first landscape, the state of technological disruption and the importance of AI
  • The history and development of AI within organisations 
  • Developing growth strategies that leverage AI and generate value
  • Digital ethics and the current and emergent considerations for responsible and ethical uses of AI
  • Trust, privacy and governance

The business of big data and machine learning

14-17 May 2024

  • An economic analysis of Big Data and AI trends
  • Machine learning model types (supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning)
  • The strengths and weaknesses of machine learning models
  • Economic analyses of AI strategy for corporations: identifying sources of competitive advantage, value creation and value capture

AI in practice

23-26 July 2024

  • Strategies for developing an AI system that will create value and drive growth
  • Human-AI interactions and the importance of a humans-first approach to AI
  • AI across the organisation: practical examples of how AI is changing functions such as operations, finance and marketing, and re-shaping sectors and professions from law to advertising
  • Developing industry and organisational approaches

Strategic leadership in the age of AI

22-25 October 2024

  • New strategic leadership skills in the age of AI 
  • The implications of digital technologies for organisations
  • Digital transformation
  • Strategies for stakeholder management and leading change across the organisation
  • Motivating and managing teams in the digital age 
     
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Assessment

Modules one, two and three are assessed by either submissions and/or examinations. Module four is assessed by an extended Final Integrative Assignment (FIA) related to your organisation or industry.

Participants must pass all four modules to be awarded the diploma certificate (an accredited EQF Level 7 qualification) at a traditional University of Oxford end-of-course ceremony.

Study commitments

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Previous participants have estimated that the study commitment in between modules is approximately six to eight hours per week for the duration of the diploma programme. This time is spent completing the allocated pre-reading prior to each module and preparing for the four assessments.

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