Global Business

Course Overview

This part-time programme will enhance your understanding of the issues involved in conducting business in a global landscape whilst allowing you to fulfil your existing work commitments. This is an intellectually rich programme designed to extend knowledge and broaden and deepen your skill base, with a clear focus on practical application. The Diploma will provide the knowledge and skills you need to reach the highest level of your career, whether you are managing in a commercial or public sector context. The Oxford Diploma in Global Business provides its graduates with the insights of an international economist, the skills of a corporate diplomat and the business acumen of a global entrepreneur. Knowledge gained, skills learned, and relationships made on the programme will elevate your career potential and directly benefit the organisations that you work for now, and in the future. Benefits for you, Build the capacity to operate at a senior level in a global-facing environment, Develop the skills to lead teams, businesses and operations internationally, Understand how to manage the risks, rewards and responses needed for global business success, Enhance your career prospects with a postgraduate-level qualification from the University of Oxford without interrupting your current work commitments, Access the latest research and thinking in international business and management from world-leading University of Oxford faculty. Exchange experiences and discuss strategic issues with a diverse, senior peer group from around the globe, Gain exposure to the top ranks of international business practice through forums, seminar and guest lecture series, and other networking opportunitiesBuild your global professional network with lifelong membership of Jesus College and the Oxford Business Alumni network Build on your existing knowledge, professional qualifications and experience, Receive exemptions from four Oxford Executive MBA modules and a fee reduction if you successfully apply to this prestigious programme. Benefits to your organisation Refresh your ideas The Oxford Diploma in Global Business enables you to use your enhanced international insight, knowledge and skills directly for the benefit of your organisation and the teams and individuals you work with. Your exposure to world-leading faculty and talented peer group will immediately refresh your own thinking but also the range of ideas that your organisation has access to. The Diploma offers a further number of real benefits to your organisation including: Your increased confidence and knowledge allowing you to lead international operations, planning or strategy for your organisation, Your practical solutions to the complexities of global business and management will help you make the broadest possible contribution to the success of your organisation, Improved decision-making in your organisation informed by your awareness of the issues involved in global business management, Employer involvement in the Business Project which contributes to the transfer of relevant expertise into the organisation, and can be applied to both current and critical projects, The modular format which enables you to integrate study into your working life, while remaining a productive and contributing member of the management team, Immediate value to your organisation from the very first module; the Diploma is designed for you to apply new insights from the beginning of the programme rather than on completion. Pathway to the EMBA Module exemption and reduced fees on the Executive MBA programme for Diploma graduates, Though some Diploma participants may hold an MBA on entry, every year others choose to broaden their business knowledge further by progressing to study Sad Business School's prestigious Executive MBA programme. Participants who graduate from any of the school-s four Postgraduate Diploma programmes and also successfully apply for the Executive MBA (EMBA) are eligible for exemptions from four modules of the Oxford EMBA and also receive a reduction in fees equal to 60% of their diploma programme fee. Please note that there is no automatic right of transfer to the EMBA programme from the diplomas. To receive exemptions, participants must have successfully completed all assessments including the Business Project Report and must apply for the EMBA within five years. You may request the four EMBA courses which you feel you should be exempt from but the final decision will be taken by the Executive MBA Committee.