Oxford University

What Oxford University does

Oxford Saïd Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Oxford, headquartered on Park End Street in Oxford, UK, with a wholly owned operating subsidiary (Oxford Saïd Business School Limited) under The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1996 through a £20 million endowment from Sir Wafic Rida Saïd and rebranded in his name in 2016, Saïd offers a portfolio of 85 programmes spanning a BA(Hons) Economics and Management, three MBAs (Oxford MBA, Oxford Executive MBA and the 1+1 MBA combined master's), six MSc degrees (Financial Economics, Applied Financial Economics, AI for Business, Global Healthcare Leadership, Law and Finance, and Major Programme Management), two DPhil doctorates (Finance and Management), five Executive Diplomas, a slate of short online courses and youth summer schools.

Underlying technology combines blended and online learning platforms with synchronous live sessions, asynchronous self-paced content, discussion boards and digital proctoring; the admissions workflow incorporates the Kira Talent video assessment platform. Programmes are delivered by Saïd faculty together with partner Oxford departments (Computer Science, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Faculty of Law), enabling interdisciplinary content not available at standalone business schools.

The revenue model is tuition-led, with degree and executive education fees ranging from approximately £26,670 per year (DPhil) to £132,420 (Executive MBA total) and modular programmes such as the MSc AI for Business charged at ~£30,330 overseas registration plus per-modular fees. Distribution is direct via an online admissions platform supported by a global recruitment footprint (Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, North America), with roughly one-third of Executive MBA students funded by employer sponsors. Supplementary revenue streams include approximately £16.8 million raised in 2024-25 philanthropy, corporate bespoke executive education, and venue hire at Park End Street and Egrove Park.

Name

Oxford University

Legal name

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford

Website

https://sbs.ox.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oxford Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford, delivers undergraduate, MBA, MSc, DPhil, executive diploma, online and youth programmes for professionals, executives and students globally, leveraging Oxford's brand and collegiate faculty across multiple departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA degree programs
• Executive education
• Online business courses
• Doctoral business research

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree and Executive Education Tuition: Full-fee paying students enrol in MBA, MSc, DPhil, Executive MBA, and executive education programmes. Tuition fees range from approximately £26,670 (DPhil per year) to £132,420 (Executive MBA total). Additional revenue from executive diplomas, online programmes, and youth summer schools.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Annual fundraising campaigns, 30th Anniversary alumni appeal for Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre naming, class gifts, corporate partnerships, and scholarship endowments. 2024-25 raised £16,846,126 from 478 donors across 53 countries.
3. Venue Hire and Conference Services: Award-winning conference and event spaces at Park End Street are hired to external organisations for conferences, meetings, dinners, award ceremonies, and corporate events. Generates revenue through delegate packages, catering, and AV services.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Bespoke Executive Education: Customised executive education programmes delivered to organisations, funded by corporate partners seeking leadership development solutions for their employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford, delivers degree programmes (MBA, MSc, DPhil, BA), executive education, executive diplomas, short online courses, and youth summer schools. Programmes are delivered in person, blended, and fully online across topics including finance, management, AI for business, healthcare leadership, and law and finance. The school also operates conference and venue hire services and runs a Development Office for philanthropic fundraising.

Product overview

Oxford Saïd Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes spanning undergraduate (BA Economics and Management), postgraduate taught (MSc in Financial Economics, Applied Financial Economics, AI for Business, Global Healthcare Leadership, Law and Finance, Major Programme Management), doctoral research (DPhil Finance, DPhil Management), and MBA programmes (full-time Oxford MBA, part-time Executive MBA, 1+1 MBA). The school complements its degree offerings with Executive Diplomas (AI for Business, Financial Strategy, Global Business, Organisational Leadership, Strategy and Innovation), short online programmes (Artificial Intelligence, AI in Marketing, AI in Trading, Digital Marketing, Venture Series, Private Markets, Alternative Investments), and Youth Summer Schools (Future of Business, AI and Machine Learning Pioneers, Teen Technology and Innovation, Teen Leadership). With 85 total programmes, the portfolio is delivered through in-person, blended, and online formats, with online courses having enrolled over 100,000 learners annually since launch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oxford MBA: One-year full-time MBA program at Oxford Saïd Business School
• Oxford 1+1 MBA
• Oxford Executive MBA
• Oxford Saïd Finance Lab
• Oxford Business Alumni Network
• Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre

Products and services

• Oxford MBA

Quantifiable outcome

• Average MBA graduate base salary of £81,466 with 88% transitioning sector, function or geography
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Bicester CollectionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025The Bicester Collection announced South Asia finalists for its Unlock Her Future Prize, aimed at empowering female social impact entrepreneurs from South Asia. Oxford Saïd is involved through the 1,000+ attendees from the Global Youth Climate Summit and entrepreneurship activities at the school. Final event scheduled for London.
• AICPA & CIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Oxford University Saïd Business School partnered with AICPA & CIMA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) to launch an executive programme on sustainability reporting and ESG data management. The programme prepares senior finance professionals for evolving sustainability standards and regulations, covering frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and ESRS.
• Hyundai Motor GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford Saïd houses the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre, a research centre focused on foresight and future mobility trends in the automotive industry.
• Department of Computer Science, University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSc AI for Business is jointly delivered by Saïd Business School and the Department of Computer Science. Business-focused courses are delivered at Oxford Saïd while technical AI courses are provided by the Department of Computer Science. The programme draws on over 50 modules across both departments.
• Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSc Global Healthcare Leadership is led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences in partnership with Saïd Business School. The collaboration connects business leadership with healthcare expertise, drawing on faculty from both departments and the wider University including the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
• Faculty of Law, University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSc Law and Finance is taught jointly by the Faculty of Law and Saïd Business School. Sessions are held at both the Faculty of Law and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The programme provides interdisciplinary training combining finance with legal and regulatory expertise.
• Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford Saïd is the only UK business school member of the Global Network for Advanced Management, providing access to exchange programmes and networking with 33 leading business schools across 31 different countries.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Harvard Business School: Harvard Business School is the global benchmark for MBA and Executive Education programmes. Directly competes with Oxford Saïd for the same applicant pool, faculty talent, and top employer recruitment, with comparable tuition pricing and global brand positioning.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB offers the flagship MBA, Executive Education, and specialty masters with a strong technology and entrepreneurship orientation. Competes head-to-head with Saïd for international applicants, finance/tech recruiter pipelines, and global MBA rankings.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top-tier global business school with multi-campus delivery (Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) and a strong one-year MBA comparable to Oxford's. Directly comparable on international cohort diversity, executive education, and global employer placement.
• London Business School: London Business School is the leading UK-headquartered business school with two-year MBA, Executive MBA, and Masters in Finance programmes. Most direct UK-based peer for applicant pool, employer recruitment, and FT/QS rankings competition.
• Cambridge Judge Business School: Cambridge Judge is the business school of Oxford's primary UK academic rival, offering MBA, MPhil in Finance, and Executive Education. Most comparable UK peer in terms of collegiate university setting, research intensity, and applicant demographics.
• The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton offers the most established two-year MBA, top-ranked finance programmes, and large-scale Executive Education. Directly competes for finance employers, finance masters applicants, and executive education corporate clients.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan offers MBA, Master of Finance, and Executive Education with strong quantitative and technology orientation. Comparable in scale, programme portfolio, and employer recruitment, particularly for finance and consulting hires.
• Columbia Business School: Columbia Business School offers flagship MBA, Executive MBA, and finance masters programmes with strong Wall Street placement. Directly competes for finance and consulting graduates and shares New York/London employer relationships with Saïd.
• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is a leading European business school offering MBA, MSc in International Finance, and Executive Education. Closest continental European peer for programme portfolio, FT rankings competition, and European corporate client base for bespoke executive education.

Regional players

• Imperial College Business School: Imperial College Business School is a London-based UK competitor offering MBA, MSc Finance, and Executive Education with a STEM orientation. Competes for UK-resident MBA applicants, finance masters candidates, and London-based executive education corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments4 records

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