Oxford Elevate: Taster Experience

Taster Experience Sessions

A preview of the Economics for Business Leaders programme

Cutting-edge economics, elevating business leaders

Experience Oxford Elevate before you apply

A practical introduction to the Economics for Business Leaders programme, designed for senior leaders who are seriously considering the programme for themselves or their organisation. Choose the format that suits you.

Available online (60–90 minutes) or in person (half-day).

What is this?

Economics for Business Leaders has been equipping senior leaders with the economic thinking needed to navigate complex decisions for over 70 years.

The taster experience gives you a first-hand sense of the programme: how Oxford economists teach, what the discussion looks and feels like, and whether this is the right investment for you or your team.

It is a genuine taste of Oxford thinking, applied to real business challenges.

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Whichever format you choose, the session includes:

A faculty-led masterclass from one of Oxford's leading economists, applied to live business challenges.
An Oxford tutorial-style session, designed to demonstrate how the programme changes the way you think, not just what you know.
A candid alumni panel, hearing directly from senior leaders who have completed the programme, about the experience, how it changed their approach and how they have gone on to use the learning.
Interactive discussion with faculty, alumni and fellow participants.
An overview of the full programme structure, outcomes and what to expect.

FAQs

Who are the taster sessions for? Senior leaders considering Economics for Business Leaders for themselves, their team or their organisation. Online sessions are open to everyone. In-person sessions are designed for those considering the programme for their teams or as part of their organisation's learning and talent development plans.
How long are the sessions? Online sessions last 60 to 90 minutes. In-person sessions are a half-day.
How are in-person places confirmed? Once you register your interest, our team will be in touch to confirm your place.
Is there a charge to attend? No, these sessions are free to attend.
Will I receive a recording of the online session? Everyone who registers for the online session will receive a private link to watch the recording after the event, so you can catch up if you are unable to attend live or revisit the session later.
What happens after the session? You will receive our programme brochure and a named contact to talk through next steps and applications when they open.

About the programme

Some programmes teach you how to lead. We remind you how to think.

Economics for Business Leaders combines seven weeks of online foundations with a residential week in Oxford, taught entirely by University of Oxford economists. Participants leave with sharper analytical tools, a global peer network and a genuinely different way of approaching strategic decisions.

The 2027 programme begins in May 2027. The residential week takes place 11–16 July in Oxford.