PGDip in Global Business at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A part-time, master's-level postgraduate diploma for experienced professionals, corporate diplomats, policymakers and executives on responding to global business challenges including geopolitical instability, climate change and market uncertainty. Four modules are taught in person in Oxford over one year.

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

What you will study

Four in-person modules: Global strategy; Risk and reputation; Corporate diplomacy in a global context; and The challenges of business in emerging markets, 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 ambitious professionals, corporate diplomats, policymakers, C-suite executives and entrepreneurs looking to accelerate global careers, bridge public and private sectors and scale ventures worldwide.

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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: February 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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