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Harness AI for smarter financial analysis.
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.
While most finance teams are still focused on basic automation, forward-thinking leaders are now using AI to enhance forecasting, risk assessment and strategic planning.
This two-day online intensive course equips senior finance professionals with the foundational knowledge to evaluate, select and begin implementing AI-powered tools.
Delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, the course uses artificial intelligence as part of our teaching team to personalise your learning journey to your context and organisational priorities. You’ll bridge the gap between theory and application, gaining hands-on experience with AI-enhanced financial tools and developing a tailored adoption roadmap to drive impact in your organisation.
What you’ll achieve
In this intensive course, you will:
Your finance AI adoption roadmap will include:
Who should attend
This intensive is designed for senior finance leaders who need to understand and guide AI adoption strategically:
Investment and next steps
What's included?
Who you’ll learn from
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Professor Shumiao Ouyang
Professor Shumiao Ouyang is a leading expert on fintech, digital payment systems and AI-driven financial innovation. His research—published in top academic journals—has revealed, for example, that cashless payment adoption boosts credit access by over 56%, especially benefiting underserved populations. He regularly collaborates with major BigTech firms like Ant Group and Alibaba, bridging rigorous scholarship with real-world application. As Associate Professor of Finance and Tutorial Fellow at Wadham College, he combines cutting-edge research with active mentorship. Professor Ouyang brings both deep analytical insight and practical engagement to guide finance professionals and policymakers in leveraging digital and AI-powered financial tools.
Oxford Finance Leadership in the AI Era is a competency-based, applied 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 Executive Finance Programme and Oxford Entrepreneurship Venture Finance Programme help senior executives create and deliver strategic value, this intensive online course empowers practitioners to translate those insights into operational reality, providing a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to the financial leadership context, ensuring effective AI adoption within finance functions.
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.
Two-day intensive course
This course outline is subject to change.
Experience Oxford excellence through AI-enhanced personalisation. Our intensive combines cutting-edge AI technology with world-class faculty expertise to deliver substantive learning in 8 hours. Here's how we've reimagined executive education for time-pressed finance leaders seeking practical AI implementation guidance.
Pre-course (1-week before)
Personalise your learning experience
Your journey begins with a brief assessment that captures your:
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 combines self-paced learning with live expert guidance to build AI understanding and practical adoption strategies for your finance organisation.
Self-paced strategy development (2.5 hours)
Live faculty sessions (90 minutes)
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.
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 Shumiao Ouyang
Professor Shumiao Ouyang is a leading expert on fintech, digital payment systems and AI-driven financial innovation. His research—published in top academic journals—has revealed, for example, that cashless payment adoption boosts credit access by over 56%, especially benefiting underserved populations. He regularly collaborates with major BigTech firms like Ant Group and Alibaba, bridging rigorous scholarship with real-world application. As Associate Professor of Finance and Tutorial Fellow at Wadham College, he combines cutting-edge research with active mentorship. Professor Ouyang brings both deep analytical insight and practical engagement to guide finance professionals and policymakers in leveraging digital and AI-powered financial tools.
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:
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 practical roadmap for AI adoption in finance and the foundational knowledge to guide implementation decisions with confidence.
What you’ll achieve
Through personalised learning and expert guidance, you will:
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:
Ready to enhance your finance function with AI capabilities?
This course is currently in development, with launch planned for Q4 2025. By registering your interest now, you'll:
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at team@oxfordintensives.org
