Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme

Start date:
Duration:
- 6 weeks
Time commitment:
- Short programme
Location:
- Online
Cost:
- £2,200
About the programme
Explore how to integrate private market assets into your investment strategy.
The Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme will build on your existing financial industry experience to broaden your knowledge of this niche sector, enabling you to diversify your investment portfolio and the services you offer clients.
Gain access and insight into the world of private equity and debt and learn the necessary skills to capitalise on new investment opportunities. Through this programme you will:
- Operate confidently and knowledgeably within the evolving sector of private market investments
- Evaluate, acquire, and add value to private assets, and compile an investment memorandum
- Negotiate a debt package with a bank or private credit fund, and navigate the various aspects of a leveraged buy-out (LBO) transaction
- Understand the nuances of private equity fund management, and negotiate a limited partnership agreement
- Contextualise real-world events and analyse current reports to ascertain the returns from assets and funds
Delivered in collaboration with digital education provider GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, you will be part of a community learning together through a dedicated Online Campus.
Introduction to the programme

The sharpest business minds are drawn to fields like private equity and private credit, and it is one of the most challenging and exciting areas in the financial world.
Benefits
- The confidence and knowledge to operate within the evolving sector of private market investments
- Insight into the world of private asset acquisition and management, and the strategic ability to capitalise on alternative investment opportunities
- Exposure to a diverse group of world-leading industry experts from around the globe
- Access to the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn
Curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your online campus.
Applications to join the programme will be accepted until the end of the orientation module.
Module 1
Become fluent in the language of private markets
Module 2
Private asset acquisition and management
Module 3
Structuring investment vehicles
Module 4
Performance evaluation for private investments
Module 5
Asset owners: Role models in asset allocation
Module 6
Megatrends and the future of private markets
Options for organisations
If you are looking to integrate Oxford online programmes with your organisation’s learning and development strategy, we have tailored solutions to help deliver an innovative learning experience across teams.
Contact
- For a more in-depth conversation about our online programmes speak to the Oxford team.
- OnlineExecEd@sbs.ox.ac.uk