PGDip in Financial Strategy at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A part-time, master's-level diploma for senior strategy professionals and high-performing finance managers, combining advanced finance with strategy. Four modules are taught in person in Oxford over one year, building an advanced approach to strategic investment decision-making and practical tools to evaluate business initiatives.

Faculty: Saïd Business School | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four in-person modules: Strategy; Business finance; Corporate valuation; and Financial strategies for growth, plus a Final Integrative Assignment applying the learning to the participant's organisation. Successful completion also gives a route to the Oxford Executive MBA with exemptions from four module assessments and a fee reduction.

Career pathways

Participants are experienced strategy and finance professionals, board-level executives and entrepreneurs seeking professional advancement, a stronger financial acumen to evaluate strategies, or to launch and scale start-ups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least five years' relevant professional experience and a first-class or upper-second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualification (GPA 3.5); applicants without one may be considered with a particularly strong employment record and/or certain professional qualifications. An up-to-date CV, two references (at least one professional), academic transcripts and two 500-word essays. English language if English is not the first language (waivers available): IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 per component; TOEFL 110 with Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25 (TOEFL iBT tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not currently accepted); CPE or CAE 191 overall and 185 per component; tests less than two years old at start. Round three closing date (final deadline for this diploma): 23 November 2026.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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