One-week intensive course
AI-powered decision framework

AI-Powered Data-Driven Decision Making

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Location

Online

Live

1-Day, 8:30am-5:30pm

Fee

GBP 700

Next enrollment

3 June 2025

Lead by

Prof. Ludovic Phalippou

Peer Learning

20 pax per class

Make smarter decisions with AI-powered insights

Start dates:
course in development - register interest for launch dates
Duration: 
five days, 12:00-13:30 GMT
Location:
online with live faculty
Time commitment:
90 minute live daily session (plus self-paced AI tutorials)
Cost: 
£1,900
Key deliverable:
AI-powered decision framework


This course is currently being developed. You can register your interest by completing the form and we will contact you as soon as it becomes available. This course is subject to change.

In today’s data-saturated world, effective leadership depends on the ability to make confident decisions from complex information. This two-day online intensive course is designed for senior professionals looking to strengthen their strategic judgement using AI-powered tools and predictive models.

Delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, the course uses artificial intelligence to personalise your learning journey to your organisation’s goals. Over two focused days, you’ll develop a working AI solution – building a predictive model with no-code tools, applying data governance frameworks and creating a clear roadmap to drive AI-enabled decision-making across your organisation.

What you’ll achieve

In this intensive course, you will:

Master no-code AI tools to build predictive models for your specific business decisions
Identify decision points in your organisation suitable for AI-driven solutions
Create data governance frameworks that ensure quality and compliance in your context
Develop ROI measurement approaches for data-driven decision initiatives
Complete a working AI solution for a specific decision-making challenge in your organisation
Design implementation strategies to deploy AI tools within existing organisational workflows

Your working AI solution will include:

Problem statement and business context for your chosen challenge
Working predictive model built with no-code AI tools
Data sources and preparation framework
Implementation roadmap with clear next steps
Success metrics and ROI measurement approach

Who should attend

This intensive course is designed for senior executives who need to enhance decision-making with AI tools:

Executives, managers and business analysts in strategic decision-making roles
Risk management leaders exploring AI for assessment and prediction
Marketing directors implementing AI-driven customer insights
Operations heads optimising decision processes with data
Finance leaders building predictive models for business planning
Senior professionals requiring no technical expertise but needing practical AI application

Investment and next steps

Course fee:
£1,900

What's included?

Pre-course AI assessment and personalisation
All learning materials and AI platform access
Live instruction with faculty
Saïd Business School certificate of completion
30-day post-course support

Who you’ll learn from

Professor Kejia Hu

Associate Professor of Management Science

Kejia Hu is an Associate Professor of Management Science, a Fellow at Exeter College, Founding Director of the Human-Algorithm Interaction Lab, and Co-Director of the Oxford Executive Diploma in AI for Business. Kejia's research covers service system design, forecasting and Human-AI Interaction in decision-making. She has published 20 papers in top-tier journals and received 10 best paper awards. Her Jointown Pharmaceutical Group case study was named a Top 100 MBA Case Study in China. In 2023, Poets & Quants recognised her as one of the 'Best 40 Under 40' Business School Professors worldwide. In industry, she is an Executive AI Strategy Coach, advising senior leaders in companies like Dell, Nissan, C&D, CATL and Marriott on AI transformation. Her work has impacted EU emissions policy, AI adoption strategies and business operations optimisation.

Oxford AI-Powered Data-Driven Decision Making is a practical, competency-based learning experience designed to complement executive education programmes in our portfolio that focus on AI strategy, leadership and compliance. It provides a next step practical development pathway for professionals supporting the implementation of AI across teams, departments or systems. 

While flagship programmes like the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme help senior executives create and deliver strategic value, this intensive online course equips participants with hands-on experience building predictive models, selecting decision points for AI and completing an AI-powered solution for a real business challenge. 

This intensive course, delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, offers a flexible, high-impact format that builds digital confidence, fosters alignment and contributes to institution-wide readiness for AI adoption.

One-week intensive course

This course outline is subject to change.

Experience Oxford excellence through AI-enhanced personalisation. Our intensive course combines cutting-edge data science insights with world-class faculty expertise to deliver substantive learning in 25 hours. Here's how we've reimagined executive education for leaders who need to master AI-powered decision-making tools quickly.

Pre-course (1-week before)

Personalise your learning experience
Your journey begins with a brief assessment that captures your:

Industry context and competitive landscape
Current initiatives and experience level
Specific strategic challenges and objectives
Organisational constraints and opportunities

Your AI tutor analyses this information to create your personalised curriculum, ensuring every case study, framework and discussion point is relevant to your situation. 

During the course

This intensive course combines self-paced skill development with faculty-led sessions, allowing time for hands-on model building and deeper engagement with no-code AI platforms.

Self-paced strategy development (2.5 hours)

Work independently with AI tutor support to build your strategic foundations
Develop personalised frameworks tailored to your industry and organisation
Create actionable implementation plans and governance structures
Receive real-time feedback and guidance throughout your learning journey

Live faculty sessions (90 minutes)

Join Professor Kejia Hu and your peer cohort for expert-led workshops on decision science and AI implementation.
Engage with cutting-edge research on predictive analytics and data-driven business applications.
Present and refine your AI solution through interactive peer feedback sessions
Collaborate with peers on common implementation challenges like data quality and stakeholder adoption
Receive real-time feedback and guidance throughout your AI tool mastery journey.

Please note: we are currently exploring the development of this course. Content is subject to change during development and based on your feedback.

The AI advantage

Depth through personalisation
Saïd Business School's intensive courses harness AI technology to create an unprecedented level of personalisation, ensuring every moment of your learning journey is directly applicable to your context.

Precision:
Content dynamically tailored to your specific industry, role and organisational scale
Efficiency:
Focused learning path based on your pre-assessment and real-time progress
Adaptation:
Platform adjusts complexity and pace to match your experience level
Application:
Work on your actual strategic challenges throughout the course

This innovative approach enhances Oxford’s teaching by using AI to ensure discussions focus on your cohort’s most pressing needs.

What makes this format possible

Partnership excellence
Oxford Saïd are collaborating with Next Gen Learning, pioneers in AI-enhanced education, to deliver this groundbreaking integration of technology and academic rigour.

Evidence-based design
Drawing on the latest research in accelerated learning and AI personalisation, we've designed an intensive format that delivers substantial outcomes through focused, relevant content.

Faculty leadership
Faculty have championed this innovation, working closely with our technology partners to ensure the AI platform enhances rather than disrupts the Oxford learning experience.

Continuous evolution
As part of Oxford's commitment to educational innovation, we're gathering participant insights to continually refine this pioneering format.

Faculty

The course is directed by leading experts who bring both cutting-edge research and practical implementation experience to your learning journey.

Course Director

Professor Kejia Hu

Associate Professor of Management Science

Kejia Hu is an Associate Professor of Management Science, a Fellow at Exeter College, Founding Director of the Human-Algorithm Interaction Lab, and Co-Director of the Oxford Executive Diploma in AI for Business. Kejia's research covers service system design, forecasting and Human-AI Interaction in decision-making. She has published 20 papers in top-tier journals and received 10 best paper awards. Her Jointown Pharmaceutical Group case study was named a Top 100 MBA Case Study in China. In 2023, Poets & Quants recognised her as one of the 'Best 40 Under 40' Business School Professors worldwide. In industry, she is an Executive AI Strategy Coach, advising senior leaders in companies like Dell, Nissan, C&D, CATL and Marriott on AI transformation. Her work has impacted EU emissions policy, AI adoption strategies and business operations optimisation.

The thinking behind the course

This intensive course represents a collaboration between Saïd Business School, University of Oxford's world-class faculty and Next Gen Learning's innovative AI platform. Together, we've created a learning experience that delivers:

Academic excellence: Oxford's research-led approach ensures you're learning from the latest insights in AI strategy and implementation
Practical relevance: Faculty bring extensive consulting and board advisory experience, grounding theory in real-world application
Personalised depth: AI technology enables us to tailor every element to your specific context, ensuring maximum relevance and impact
Peer learning: Carefully curated cohorts bring together senior leaders facing similar challenges, facilitating rich discussion and lasting connections

The faculty team continues to refine the course based on participant feedback and emerging AI developments, ensuring you receive the most current and applicable insights for leading AI transformation in your organisation.

Outcomes

This course is subject to change.

By the end of this intensive course, you'll have a working AI solution and the practical skills to enhance decision-making with data-driven insights.

What you’ll achieve

Through personalised learning and expert guidance, you will:

Master no-code AI tools to build predictive models for your specific business decisions
Identify decision points in your organisation suitable for AI-driven solutions
Create data governance frameworks that ensure quality and compliance in your context
Develop ROI measurement approaches for data-driven decision initiatives
Complete a working AI solution for a specific decision-making challenge in your organisation

Certification and continuing education

Saïd Business School certificate
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a certificate from Saïd Business School, recognising your achievement in this innovative executive course.

Continuing benefits:

30-day post-course access to AI learning companion
Invitation to impact intensive elumni network
Priority access to select future Oxford Saïd intensive AI courses

Ready to transform your organisation's decision-making?

This course is currently in development, with launch planned for Q4 2025. By registering your interest now, you'll:

Receive priority notification when applications open
Access early-bird pricing (expected 20% discount)
Have the opportunity to shape the curriculum through our brief survey
Get exclusive preview content from faculty
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