One-week intensive course
Working prototype

Oxford AI in Fintech: Leveraging Intelligence for Financial Innovation

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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

Harness AI for financial innovation

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 fintech strategy roadmap and working prototype


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.

Traditional financial services approaches are no match for AI-powered disruption, yet few executives feel equipped to lead innovation in this space. Designed for leaders in banking, fintech startups and financial services, this one-week online intensive course explores how to apply artificial intelligence to accelerate financial technology innovation.

Delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, this intensive course uses artificial intelligence to personalise your learning to your organisation’s context and goals. Each day focuses on exploring different aspects of AI-enhanced financial capability, guiding you to develop one of the following deliverables:

  • a working AI prototype (such as a fraud detection model)
  • a tailored roadmap for integrating and implementing AI in your context
  • a governance framework for financial compliance
  • a business case for investing in AI-driven fintech solutions

What you’ll achieve

In this intensive course, you will:

Assess AI's strategic impact on your specific fintech domain and competitive landscape
Identify high-value AI opportunities aligned with your organisational capabilities
Develop a governance framework tailored to your company's culture and risk appetite
Create ROI measurement models that align with your existing KPIs
Design stakeholder communication strategies to build support for AI initiatives
Build either a working prototype (fraud detection model) or comprehensive strategy roadmap

Your fintech deliverable options:

Working prototype: AI model for fraud detection or alternative credit scoring using simplified tools
Tailored roadmap: comprehensive plan for AI integration across payments, lending, or wealth management
Regulatory framework: governance structure addressing GDPR, PSD2 and financial compliance
Business case: investment proposal for AI-driven fintech solutions with ROI projections
Implementation plan: phased deployment strategy with milestones, resource requirements and risk mitigation for AI fintech initiatives

Who should attend

This intensive course is designed for senior executives who need to develop AI strategy quickly.

Banking executives implementing AI for customer experience and risk management
Fintech startup founders developing AI-driven financial solutions
Payment industry leaders exploring fraud detection and transaction optimisation
Lending executives advancing alternative credit scoring and risk assessment
Wealth management professionals implementing robo-advisors and portfolio optimisation
Insurance leaders applying AI for underwriting and claims processing

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

Sarah Chen

Creative researcher, game designer and Oxford Psychiatry DPhil candidate

Sarah is a creative researcher and game designer with a background in cyber, influence and narrative game design. She has developed simulations for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the United States and other clients across government and industry. Sarah holds a B.A. in International Relations and Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Claremont McKenna College. She earned an MSc in Social Science of the Internet from the Oxford Internet Institute as a Rhodes Scholar and she is currently pursuing a DPhil in Psychiatry at the University of Oxford.

Oxford AI in Fintech 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 industries, departments or systems. 

While flagship programmes like the  Oxford Fintech Programme  help senior executives create and deliver strategic value, this intensive online course equips participants with the practical insight into applying AI for competitive advantage and a key deliverable, such as an AI integration or implementation roadmap, a working prototype, governance framework or business case.

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 industry 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 AI technology with world-class faculty expertise to deliver substantive learning in five focused days. Here's how we've reimagined executive education for time-pressed leaders.

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 exploration with faculty-led sessions, allowing time for reflection and deeper engagement with concepts.

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 Chen and your peer cohort for expert-led strategic discussions
Engage with cutting-edge research and cross-industry insights
Present and refine your strategic thinking through interactive workshops
Collaborate with peers on common challenges and implementation approaches
Receive real-time feedback and guidance throughout your learning 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

Sarah Chen

Creative researcher, game designer and Oxford Psychiatry DPhil candidate

Sarah is a creative researcher and game designer with a background in cyber, influence and narrative game design. She has developed simulations for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the United States and other clients across government and industry. Sarah holds a B.A. in International Relations and Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Claremont McKenna College. She earned an MSc in Social Science of the Internet from the Oxford Internet Institute as a Rhodes Scholar and she is currently pursuing a DPhil in Psychiatry at the University of Oxford.

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 the strategic clarity and practical tools to lead AI transformation within financial services with confidence.

What you’ll achieve

Through personalised learning and expert guidance, you will:

Assess AI's strategic impact on your specific fintech domain and competitive landscape
Identify high-value AI opportunities aligned with your organisational capabilities
Develop a governance framework tailored to your company's culture and risk appetite
Create ROI measurement models that align with your existing KPIs
Design stakeholder communication strategies to build support for AI initiatives

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 apply AI for competitive advantage?

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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