MBA Launch 2023
Digital programme volume one
Welcome to the School
‘The MBA experience at Oxford Saïd is transformational. You will benefit from excellent teaching and research at one of the best universities in the world. The Oxford MBA will help you to transform business and society for the better, and prepare you to lead with impact.’
Soumitra Dutta Dean, Saïd Business School
Contents
4 Welcome: MBA Programme Director
5. Introduction Schedule by day:
Monday 18 September
6. Welcome to the MBA
6 Keynote: Angela Ahrendts with Thorold Barker
9 Career Development - The year ahead
10. Speed Networking
10 Drinks Reception & BBQ
Welcome to MBA Launch 2023
"This will be an incredible year, designed to provide you with a solid foundation in core business principles and the role business plays in society overall, equipping you to be the leaders that the world continues to need in this ever-changing landscape."
Amy Major MBA Programme Director
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Introduction
Welcome to Launch 2023, our two-week induction designed to help you prepare for the MBA programme.
Over the coming days, you will attend a selection of specially curated events, activities, and workshops to equip you with enhanced personal and professional development skills. It will be your chance to set expectations for the coming academic year, create a solid foundation for learning, and build strong relationships with your class.
Throughout Launch, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to start planning your career journey You will hear from experts in coaching, personal branding, psychometric analysis, networking and sector areas through interactive masterclasses, group work, and one-to-ones
Our induction series will also see the presence of our co-curricular and service partners who will play a crucial role in your programme experience. They will be on hand to answer any questions you may have in their respective areas.
Congratulations once again for starting the MBA programme Your leadership journey with us starts here.
We hope you have an enjoyable Launch experience, and we look forward to connecting with you all at various points in time.
Launch dress code: business attire
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MBA Programme Director Hear more about their vision, what to expect from your MBA experience, and how to make the most of the year from our senior leadership team.
Keynote: Angela Ahrendts with Thorold Barker
11:00 - 12:00 | Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
An exciting exchange about the world of business and beyond, our opening keynote will hear from Angela Ahrendts DBE, an American British Businesswoman, former CEO of Burberry, and Senior VP of Apple, in conversation with Thorold Barker, Editor EMEA at the Wall Street Journal. Drawing from the personal experiences of our speakers themselves, this segment will share how they’ve successfully leveraged the industry to their advantage
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Joy Bussell Director of Career Development
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James Nugent Head of Consulting Careers
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support the foundation of the MBA community from the very beginning, this session will allow members of the class to a build strong rapport with one another, all in preparation for the academic year ahead
Please refer to the MBA newsletter sent on 17 September to discover which group you have been allocated.
Drinks Reception & BBQ
17:00 – 18:30 | Courtyard Marquee
Launch day one will end on a high with our first social event of the calendar. This gathering will act as a space to reflect on day one of your induction with your fellow peers, and members of the Oxford Saïd team. Please note that catering and refreshments will be provided by our very own in-house hospitality team, BaxterStorey
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Tuesday
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concepts that, when mastered, provide a consistent and repeatable way to decompose complex problems and quickly find a way forward. We then discuss how case studies are an opportunity to hone the skill of structured problem-solving for class, interviews or on the job Delivered by two experienced alumni, they will share what they have learnt from consulting industry and recruiting for BCG and from leading business schools.
Better together: Designing diverse, high performance teams
10:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:30 | Lecture Theatre 5
In this session, you will meet and work with your study team for the first time You will do a practical, hands-on teamwork exercise to break the ice, and get to know your teammates. We will then be drawing on the lessons from that exercise, and your own previous experience of working in teams, to understand the importance of teamwork as a crucial component of your journey throughout the MBA. Be it for socialising and mutual support, or joint learning and assessment 14
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These pathways sessions are designed to help you better navigate the possibilities across the programme and provide more opportunities to align your career outcomes with your on-programme experience
Hear from Faculty Members, the Head of Global Industry Careers (Dan Kiernan) and his team (James Henton, Madeleine Paler and Becki Morris) and senior alumna Marisha Naz (MBA 2017-18, Decarbonisation and Sustainability Product Manager Partner –Amazon, Luxembourg) to understand how you can leverage your MBA to explore your route into Global Industries
We also have a panel of recent MBA students working in telco, ecommerce, product strategy and marketing to share their experiences about making the most of the opportunities at the School.
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y p y gy p lecturing on research methods, time management and the psychology of forecasting as part of the MSc Major Project Management at the Saïd Business School
This session will see Dyedra share her expertise in study skills and learning techniques. Centered around her research in the area, Dyedra will illustrate how you can improve vital skills in the realm of study, including your revision style and time management to name a few.
Pathways Session – Finance
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17:00 | Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
This pathway session is designed to help you better navigate the possibilities across the programme and provide more opportunity to align your career outcomes with your on-programme experience. Hear from our Faculty, Finance Careers and associated cocurricular programmes to explore your route into the Finance sector
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Friday 21 September
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activity designed to get your experience of Oxford off to a great start. We’ll start with a brief talk at the School, followed by a fun and fascinating activity in the town streets before returning to share the results
Networking Drinks: Courtyard Marquee
17:00 - 18:30 | Courtyard Marquee
End week one of Launch on a high at our Networking Drinks within the School’s courtyard marquee Take this opportunity to meet more of your fellow classmates, reflect on your first week of Launch and build connections with everyone in a relaxed informal setting. Refreshments will be provided throughout the evening.
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MBA Launch 2023
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