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Oxford Senior Leadership Executive Programme

Online programme

Next start date

6 months of online weekly modules, with orientation and breaks

7-10 hours of self-paced learning per week

Earn a digital certificate from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Multiple payment options available

This programme is for you if you want to:

Grow as a leader

Develop essential skills in leadership, resilience and strategic alignment to fuel business success.

Define your purpose

Identify your leadership style and vision, and align it with your organisation’s purpose.

Build resilient organisations

Form teams that can anticipate and respond to uncertainty in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Learn from industry leaders

Gain exclusive insights and wisdom from over 60 world-renowned guest experts.

Register in three easy steps

1

Review selection and pricing

You’ll be taken to your cart on GetSmarter, Oxford Saïd’s online education partner.

2

Create an account

Create a student profile on GetSmarter, then add your billing details.

3

Complete registration

Choose your preferred payment option to register and pay for the programme.

"An incredible series of modules that all built well upon each other. Having the ability to relate this back to my leadership but also the organisation as a whole, made this course invaluable.”

–– Ben H | Global Business Director - Moody's

Choose a flexible payment plan

We offer accessible financing options so that nothing stands in the way of your success.

Payment options


Pay in full before programme starts

Split payment plan
You may opt for a four-part payment plan, with the first installment due prior to the programme start date.

Get sponsored by your employer
Of our past students, 37 per cent of our students have received employer assistance, and you can too. All you need to register is your sponsor’s name, email and billing address. They’ll receive an email with instructions.

Need help asking your boss? Check out our guide here.

Need help? Contact us

An Enrolment Specialist can answer any questions you have about the programme, learning outcomes and payment options.

Phone: +44 1223 790 601

Email: oxfordonline@getsmarter.com

How you’ll learn

Every programme is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

Work through your downloadable and online instructional material.

Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through weekly class-wide forums and reviewed small group discussions.

Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including video lectures, infographics, live polls and more.

Investigate rich, real-world case studies.

Technical requirements

In order to complete this programme, you’ll need a PDF Reader. You may also need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, as well as read and create documents in Microsoft Word or Excel.

Some programmes may require certain software and resources, which will be communicated to you upon registration and/or at the start of the programme. Please note that Google, Vimeo and YouTube may be used in our programme delivery.

Your success team

 GetSmarter, with whom Oxford Saïd is collaborating to deliver this online programme, provides a personalised approach to online education that ensures you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

Head Tutor

A subject expert who’ll guide you through content-related challenges.

Success Advisor

Your one-on-one support, available during university hours (8am–5pm GMT) to resolve technical and administrative challenges.

Global success team

Available 24/7 to solve your tech-related and administrative queries and concerns.

Why GetSmarter?

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford is collaborating with digital education provider GetSmarter to create a new class of learning experience – one that is immersive, collaborative, and designed for optimal accessibility for the busy working professional.

GetSmarter delivers online education from world-leading universities and institutions to transform the lives of thousands of students across the globe. GetSmarter’s online certificate courses are designed to advance your career and fit in with your busy lifestyle. Each programme is expert-led, fully supported and community-based, helping you build career-critical skills. GetSmarter is owned by 2U.


Saïd Business School blends the best of new and old. Deeply embedded in an 800-year-old world-class university, Oxford Saïd strives to educate people for successful business careers. As a community, Oxford Saïd seeks to use business acumen and global networks to address long-horizon phenomena like demographic change, new technologies and natural resource scarcity. Oxford Saïd is committed to delivering cutting-edge education and ground-breaking research that transforms individuals, organisations, business practice and society.

This is an official Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, alumni group for all open, online and executive programmes. You’ll be able to network with past participants of other online and on-campus Oxford Saïd programmes, and gain first access to School news.

Access to this group will only be granted following the participant’s successful completion and passing of the programme.