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
  • Mon 08 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2025
  • 4 meetings
  • 7.00-8.30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Fri 19 Sep 2025
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Mon 22 Sep 2025 – 02 Oct 2025
  • 4 meetings
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
  • Mon 10 Nov 2025 – 20 Nov 2025
  • 4 meetings
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 – 07 Mar 2025
  • 4 meetings
  • 7.00pm - 8.30pm (UK time)
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025
  • 09:00 - 17:00