Finance

Oxford University’s short professional courses in finance are designed to help you make confident, data-informed decisions. From financial analysis to AI-driven strategy, our short courses help you better understand markets, manage risk and forecast with precision.
Build your confidence in financial decision-making
- Forecasting with AI – Use emerging technologies to build more accurate and efficient models for areas like risk, forecasting and spending.
- Portfolio strategy – Explore investment planning, asset allocation and investment strategies to optimise your returns.
- Financial analysis – Understand how to assess financial health, valuation methods and performance across industries.
These courses are for
Professionals across roles and sectors – from those looking to build confidence in financial fundamentals to those applying advanced techniques in their role.
What our learners say
“A fantastic starting point for anyone looking to upskill or explore new directions in finance. The course was practical, thought-provoking and grounded in real-life examples – with valuable insights into ethics, data privacy and regulation. It gave me a clear framework for applying AI tools to support my own career transition.”
Wenjing Zhao, Head of Finance, DWS, Generative AI for Finance: use cases, applications and regulation course
Upcoming courses
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Do you want to learn and speak the language of finance? Do you want to build expertise in practical financial analysis applications? Do you want to understand the pros and cons of data analytics and its potential using real-life business cases?
- Mon 08 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7.00-8.30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
“It’s more than just the price.” This course offers a step-by-step exploration into the value of effective procurement with opportunities to practise ‘tools’ and techniques to understand and work with suppliers more effectively.
- Fri 19 Sep 2025
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Master financial investment fundamentals. This interactive course covers markets, strategies, portfolio construction, and risk management. Ideal for beginners and those seeking a refresher, it provides real-world insights to improve investment decisions.
- Mon 22 Sep 2025 – 02 Oct 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7:00 – 8:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
Explore how generative AI and large language models are transforming finance. Master prompt engineering, real-world use cases and navigate AI's regulatory and ethical landscape, with insights from a guest lawyer on GenAI's legal implications.
- Mon 10 Nov 2025 – 20 Nov 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7:00 – 8:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
Gain a solid understanding of the global financial system, covering key institutions, market dynamics, monetary and fiscal policy, and risk management. Ideal for financial professionals, new entrants to the profession and students wishing to deepen their
- Mon 24 Feb 2025 – 07 Mar 2025
- 4 meetings
- 7.00pm - 8.30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This online course will provide you with a thorough introduction to finance, financial markets and how financial markets interact with the wider economy.
- Fri 13 Jun 2025
- 09:00 - 17:00