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Are you ready to solve your greatest strategic challenges?
Advanced finance and strategy expertise is an organisation’s silver bullet for success in today’s challenging and uncertain business environment. Without this unique skillset and blend of specialist tools, you could risk overlooking key opportunities, potential pitfalls and delivering sub-par results, and ultimately forfeiting your competitive edge.
The Oxford Executive Diploma in Financial Strategy is designed for senior strategy professionals and high-performing finance managers. Senior strategy professionals gain the advanced financial acumen needed to execute and evaluate sophisticated strategies and deliver greater value, whilst high-performing finance managers acquire the specialist strategic expertise needed to advance their careers to C-suite level.
Immersive, interactive, and rigorous, this part-time, master’s-level programme consists of four modules taught in person in Oxford over one year:
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will have developed an advanced approach to strategic investment decision-making, a holistic view of how to effectively execute and evaluate business initiatives, and a refined set of practical tools to make an immediate impact in your own organisation.
Gives exceptional individuals the opportunity to develop their strategic skills and advance their understanding of finance in a rigorous and intensive environment. For some this leads to professional advancement, for others it launches new careers.
You and your peers will be experienced strategy and finance professionals from around the world who are looking to:
Join a diverse cohort of experienced finance and strategy professionals, board-level executives and entrepreneurs.
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Average class size
41
Average age
25
Nationalities
21
Employment sectors
33%
Female students
This programme encourages you to think more broadly and advance your strategic approach, whilst also equipping you with the tools to do the calculations and produce the evidence that supports your strategy behind the scenes.
A big benefit of the Diploma in Financial Strategy was the quality and calibre of the other students on the programme. It was such a strong group to learn from, share perspectives and have insightful discussions with.
As an Executive Diploma participant, you will benefit from a variety of unique Oxford experiences.
These include:
A route towards the Oxford Executive MBA.
Whilst the Diploma in Financial Strategy is a stand-alone postgraduate qualification, the programme also offers a route towards the Oxford Executive MBA. Should diploma participants choose to pursue the Executive MBA, and gain a place on the programme, they will receive exemptions from four module assessments, as well as a fee reduction. Attendance will be required at all modules, regardless of assessment exemption.
This programme is designed for experienced professionals, with five or more years' work experience.
This accredited financial strategy diploma is designed for experienced executives, typically with an upper-second class undergraduate degree or equivalent at a minimum, and at least five years’ relevant work experience.
There are 40 places available in our 2025 cohort. The programme received an average of 65 applications per year for entry in 2020-22.
We are pleased to offer a variety of prestigious awards to recognise outstanding talent across our diploma community.
Total programme fee for both home and overseas participants is £33,900.
The fee covers tuition costs, course materials, essential reading texts, assessments and associate college membership. Lunch and refreshments are provided daily, and there is a special evening dinner with your cohort during each module.
Accommodation is not included in the fee. You should make arrangements to stay in Oxford during the modules.
