Introduction
Drive your firm and your career to the next level with the skills to achieve winning performance, growth, and innovation.
You’ll walk away with
An understanding of the key components of a winning performance and competitive advantage, based on an exclusive Oxford framework.
Skills in leadership and strategy to help you respond to the challenges facing professional service firms (PSFs) and remain relevant in an evolving marketplace.
An action plan for transformational innovation in your firm, and knowledge of the roles that technology, diversity, and paradoxes play in PSF innovation.
Insights from renowned business practitioners, industry experts, and academics, with access to a global network of fellow PSF professionals and leaders.
Programme structure
Module 1From expert to orchestrator: Redefine your contribution to competitive advantage
Explore what makes your firm stand out and realise the foundations of your leadership.
Module 2Excellence with relevance: Deliver client-centric services through bundling
Explore strategies for delivering an outstanding client service experience.
Module 3Becoming known: Grow your reputation through compelling communication
Discover techniques to enhance your visibility and broaden your reputational footprint.
Module 4Beyond the trusted partner: Grow strategic relationships through partnering
Explore strategies to maintain a broad network of relationships and grow your influence.
Module 5Ahead of the curve: Future proof your capabilities through collaborative learning
Gain insight into how to stay ahead of the curve through collaborative learning.
Module 6The big win: Leading transformational innovation in your firm
Explore how to build momentum for transformational innovation and growth.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during programme development.
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An online education that sets you apart
This Oxford Leading Professional Service Firms Programme is delivered in collaboration with leaders in digital education GetSmarter. Join a global community of professionals who have already had the opportunity to:
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you learn around your schedule.
Enjoy a personalised and supported online learning experience.
Earn a certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
How to register
This online programme is available to professionals around the world, regardless of location, academic study, or work experience. While there are no acceptance criteria or registration fees, you’ll need a current email account and access to a computer and the internet, as well as a PDF reader and Excel. You may need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and read and create documents in Microsoft Word, or similar programmes.
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FAQs
This programme is presented entirely online, in collaboration with leaders in online education GetSmarter. View this Oxford Leading Professional Service Firms Programme on the GetSmarter website to find out about upcoming programme dates, the programme price, and more.
Download your prospectus to find out more about this programme.
Will I have the time?
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The programme work is broken up into weekly, manageable modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the programme, and allow you the flexibility to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each week, you'll be presented with all the lectures, notes, and assignments necessary for completion. Once registered you’ll be assigned a personal Success Manager. You will have access to your Success Manager, who will help you set goals and track key milestones, manage your time, and field any administrative requests you might have.
What is the online campus?
The Online Campus (OLC) will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your programme. Through its easy-to-use interface, you'll have access to a diverse variety of programme content formats, including interactive video lectures, module notes, practice quizzes, Prezis, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and Head Tutor through the OLC discussion forums. If you're experiencing tech issues or need advice from your personal Success Manager, you can use the OLC to get in touch.
Can my employer assist with payment?
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll be having an influence on the success of your organisation. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Here is a guide to show you how to receive financial assistance from your employer.
What are my payment options?
You can either pay your tuition fees in full before the programme starts, or you may opt for a two-part payment plan for programmes nine weeks and shorter. For programmes ten weeks or longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more on payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page.
If you have any other queries, please contact:+44 1865 950 945 oxfordonline@getsmarter.com
