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Oxford Global CEO Programme – FAQs


What is the Oxford Global CEO Programme?
The Oxford Global CEO Programme is a non-credit executive education programme developed and delivered by the University of Oxford. It brings together senior leaders to explore global leadership challenges through academically led teaching, discussion, and applied reflection.


Is this an Oxford University programme?
Yes. The Oxford Global CEO Programme is a University of Oxford programme, developed and delivered as part of the University’s executive education activity.


Which part of Oxford University delivers the programme?
The programme is delivered by the Oxford Institute of Digital Health (OIDH), which is part of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, within the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division.


Who is the programme for?
The programme is designed for CEOs, founders, managing directors and senior executives with enterprise-level leadership responsibility, typically operating in complex or international contexts.


Who teaches on the programme?
Teaching is led by senior academics from the University of Oxford. Guest speakers may contribute to selected sessions to complement the academic core teaching. The Programme Director, Professor Richard Hobbs, is a senior Oxford academic, Director of the Oxford Institute of Digital Health, and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University and Head of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.


Is the programme assessed or credit-bearing?
No. The programme is non-credit-bearing and does not include formal assessment. It is designed as an executive education programme focused on professional development rather than academic accreditation.


What certificate do participants receive?
Participants who complete the programme receive a University of Oxford Certificate of Completion confirming participation in an executive education programme delivered by Oxford.


Does completing the programme make me an Oxford alumnus?
Participants join the executive education alumni community associated with the programme. This status is distinct from degree alumni of the University of Oxford.


How do I find out more?
Further information, including programme content, is available via the programme team and the official University of Oxford website.


Are other organisations involved in delivery of the programme? 
Yes, the University of Oxford works with authorised local delivery partners to provide high quality support to the programme.


Information about the Oxford Global CEO Programme should be taken from the official University of Oxford channels. The University does not endorse unofficial or third-party descriptions of the programme.