Oxford AI Programmes

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Master AI for lasting impact

Explore Oxford’s comprehensive portfolio of AI programmes, from strategy and leadership to ethics, marketing and finance. Whether you're a senior executive looking to drive AI transformation, a policymaker navigating regulatory landscapes or a business leader keen to integrate AI into marketing or trading strategies, our in-person and online offerings are designed to equip you with the insight, tools and frameworks to lead in the AI era.

Oxford AI Strategy and Leadership Programme

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Create and deliver strategic value with artificial intelligence

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Date: 8 September 2025
  • Location: In-person
  • Cost: £8,500 (plus £1,200 accommodation)
  • Who is this for: Senior executives, business leaders and decision-makers who want to develop a strategic approach to AI in their organisations.

Key topics covered:

  • The foundations of AI in business
  • AI strategy development and value creation
  • Ethical considerations and regulatory challenges
  • Implementing and integrating AI strategies
  • Leadership and change management in an AI context 

Oxford AI Ethics, Risk and Compliance Programme

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Develop strategies for responsible AI deployment

  • Duration: 3 weeks
  • Date: 25 June 2025 / 10 Sept 2025 / 12 Nov 2025
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: £1,500
  • Who is this for: Senior executives, policy makers and consultants who need to be well-informed about AI regulations to ensure compliance.

Key topics covered:

  • The impact of the AI Act and other global AI regulations on your organisation
  • How to innovate safely by creating trustworthy AI systems
  • How to conduct a full audit of an AI system
  • How to identify and address potential risks associated with AI

Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme

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Understand the mechanics behind artificial intelligence, its potential and its challenges

Who is this for: Business leaders, managers and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of the workings, possibilities and ethics of AI technology. 

Key topics covered: 

  • The history and potential of AI
  • AI, machine learning and deep learning
  • The concept of intelligence in machines
  • Ethical and legal considerations
  • How to drive AI in your business 

Oxford AI-Driven Business Executive Programme

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Lead your organisation into the AI era with strategic insight, practical tools and cross-functional collaboration

  • Duration: 5 months
  • Date: 9 July 2025
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: £6,600
  • Who is this for: This programme is for senior professionals, business leaders and technical experts looking to shape AI strategy, unlock competitive advantage or apply AI in real-world business contexts.
  • We partner with GetSmarter to deliver this online programme.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the strategic intersection of AI, innovation and business transformation
  • Identify how AI can reshape business models and unlock new value across sectors
  • Translate emerging technologies into practical, organisation-wide solutions
  • Lead cross-functional innovation that integrates technology, culture and governance
  • Apply the Oxford view of strategy — Purposes, Players, Partnerships and Processes to design your own AI transformation playbook

 

Oxford Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Series

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Use AI to revamp your marketing approach for the era of disruption

What you'll learn

  • The foundations of artificial intelligence, including its development, capabilities and limitations
  • How to assess the ethical, legal and societal considerations of AI in business contexts
  • How to develop a strategic business case for AI adoption within your organisation
  • Techniques for building and executing customer-centric digital marketing strategies
  • How to adapt your marketing approach to evolving consumer behaviour and digital disruption

Oxford Artificial Intelligence in Trading Series

Oxford Artificial Intelligence in Trading Series

Explore algorithmic trading, hedge funds, artificial intelligence and ethics for informed decisions

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Date: 11 June 2025
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: £3,868
  • Who is this for: For traders, investors and financial professionals of all levels seeking to explore the impact of AI on trading, including legal, ethical and technical considerations
  • We partner with GetSmarter to deliver this online programme.

What you'll learn

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of how AI is transforming financial trading
  • Explore key principles behind successful algorithmic strategies and hedge funds
  • Build knowledge of financial theory and behavioural finance fundamentals
  • Learn to assess and invest confidently in AI-driven trading models and funds

Oxford Executive Diploma in AI for Business

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Harness the power of AI to drive extraordinary performance

  • Duration: 1 year (part-time, modular)
  • Start Date: 20 January 2026 / 10 March 2026
  • Location: Oxford, UK (in-person)
  • Cost: £33,900

Who is this for: Experienced professionals, technical specialists and senior leaders looking to implement and integrate AI effectively, overseeing its application, management and governance in their organisation.

Key topics covered:

  •  The landscape of technological disruption
  • The business of big data and machine learning
  • AI in practice
  • Strategic leadership in the age of AI

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