(Oxford) MBA: The 55+ Hour MBA (Master Course)

The Difficult 55+ MBA Course - are you up for it?

What you'll learn
Business preparation for MBA - includes MBA-style case studies
How to save £000s!
MBA mindset - and business fundamentals at MBA level
External impact on internal environment
Textbooks are included! (Drucker, Handy…)
MBA-style assignments
In-depth analysis of business and business concepts
Business concepts and fundamentals
Business impact of Covid
Weekly Hot Topics discussed
Via 2024 Case Studies - business applications

Requirements
1. An interest in business
2. A desire to achieve exam success in short time and qualify for MBA!
3. A willingness to learn from your surroundings rather than a textbook
4. A healthy disregard for formalised learning
5. A willingness to learn through discussions - and to participate

Description
Two years ago there was a study comparing THIS course with an online course offered by a major University in the UK. A variety of parameters were used as follows:a. Access - this has lifetime accessb. Instructor involvement - far greater involvement 18/7 c. Updates - this course is constantly updatedd. Use of current materials - this course has current news ine. Explanation of concepts - owing to the involvement and availability this course had clearer explanationsf. Networking possibilities - this course has thousands of students and from 150 countriesg. Participation rate : the University course easily topped this - perhaps because all students paid $000s. On this course 3603 students have looked at any lectures out of 22,173 enrolled. With the University 100% of those who enrolled, started the courseh. Length and number of lectures: this course had far more lectures but the University ones were longeri. Case Studies : this course had far more case studies and more up to date but the University ones were in far greater depthj. Topic depth : the University course covered topics in far greater depth - as to be expected with a Master's degreek. Group discussions : with this course discussions are available from 5 years ago. With the University course, only discussions at for the duration of the course were available.l. Work required : the University course required about 10 hours work (outside of lectures) per week. With this course it is entirely up to individual students how much work they put in.m. Entry requirements : for the University, a degree. For this course : no entry requirements.There were two other HUGE differences though:1. The University course gave a Masters degree valid around the world. 100% of the students at the time of the study, achieved the degree. Very very few students on this course gain the Oxford Diploma BUT it is ONLY a Diploma of Achievement - certainly NOT degree standard.The second major difference:At the time of the study this course cost $10.The university one cost $30,000 i.e. 299,900% more expensive.These are things to bear in mind before you enrol here.It's really just one question - the answer to which that shows how this is course is different to all others in this section on Udemy.Do you want to enrol in a course where lectures are constantly added to, students' work is discussed in the Q/A, participation is encouraged and there is a high level of Instructor involvement?If so - then enrol.AI summary of reviews the last 6 months:"The reviews commonly highlight the course's interactive format, engaging teaching style, and the practical application of concepts. Learners appreciate the clarity of instruction, real-world case studies, and tasks that stimulate curiosity and understanding. There is also mention of the comprehensive content depth and effective mentorship provided."'The best way to prepare for the MBA, the best way to learn overall, is through discussion. Therefore look for a course that encourages discussion, has an active forum, that sets regular though-provoking homework - and THEN you have the ideal course. Don't go for one with flashy marketing and pretentious titles but an empty Q/A - go for one that is vibrant, inviting, that stresses participation - one that makes you work hard AND take certain standpoints that are then critiqued by other students, defended, expanded on and evaluated by the tutor. That's the absolute ideal preparation for an MBA - in fact that is the IDEAL MBA'- Oxford ProfessorKirchhausen said the most successful MBA candidates are those who are entering programs looking to develop as a person or leader—not just those looking for the credential. As a first step in preparing for an MBA, he encouraged applicants to build a list of skills they hope to learn during the program and a series of goals to go along with it.Ultimately, this activity will help you determine if an MBA program is right for you.“The end goal is to set you on a path for which, hopefully, you’ll be compensated well and you’ll be happy at your job,” he said.- Daniels College of Business; University of Denver“Top Oxford Teacher has been ticked off by an education group for publicising his pupil’s outstanding exam successes."- Oxford MailMBA students read hundreds of pages every week as part of their class preparation and coursework.Reading more before your studies will help you avoid fatigue when studying. Moreover, it will aid in your knowledge of business, leadership, and global markets (provided you select suitable reading materials), making you more valuable as a potential employee and MBA applicant. As an MBA involves developing problem-solving and leadership skills, Harvard Business School advises reading books on these topics to prepare yourselfSource: Getsmarter“Students should take the exam when they are ready, at their peak and universities should not discriminate against those who take more than one sitting for an exam.- Chris Sivewright writing in Teachers’ Weekly, February 1990Much of what you gain from an MBA program is problem-solving and leadership skills, so you may want to build your expertise in those areas by reading up. Most business school candidates expect a rigorous academic program that will be intellectually challenging, but may not expect the social demands of business school. Many former MBA students believe that the social aspects are nearly as beneficial as what you learn in the classroom.Working hard and playing hard could offer advantages post-school, but it can pose particular challenges to students with families. Knowing what to expect in advance will help you mentally prepare.Harvard Business School Online“This is probably the shortest time in which anyone has passed. It is quite exceptional- .Peter Stanbrook, Head of Education at the AEB, The Oxford Mail, 25th January,1990It’s no secret that MBA students spend a lot of time reading throughout their coursework.2 You can help avoid fatigue and get back into the practice by slowly increasing your daily reading time before your MBA program starts. Not only will this help you get you used to your new reading schedule, but it also gives you the chance to do some research that could benefit you in your classes. Professors will be impressed if you can share something new you learned while preparing for the program.Choose some books that align with your area of business and start by renting a few at a time. Audio books are a great option as well for those still working while earning their MBA.SeattleU Albers School of Business and Economics- “This excellent website provides an insight into what education will be like in the futureJohn Simkin, The Electronic Telegraph, 22 October 1998We tend to think of leadership as leading people or managing a project, but leadership can be many things, from producing a high school play to tutoring younger kids in math. Mine your past for times when you raised your hand, made something happen, or had an impact (a word as critical in the MBA world as leadership). You could create a “brag sheet,” either virtually or on paper, to remember these events when you need to reproduce evidence. Then when it’s time to apply, you’ll have plenty of leadership examples.- Harvard Business ReviewOK this course is comprised of:SIXTY hours of actual lectures about key MBA topicsThe lectures include MBA exam papersEducational Announcements about the MBA (or MBA related topics)Workbooks with MBA topicsMultiple choice questions (MBA topics)Probably the key element: the Q/A and discussions about MBA topics.MAKE SURE YOU WATCH ALL THE PREVIEW VIDEOS.PLUS! Added in 2026Trade balance (goods vs services)Current account vs bilateral deficit narrativesGains from trade and interdependenceTariffs: incidence, pass-through, deadweight lossRetaliation and trade war dynamicsElasticity of demand/supply; substitution effectsTrade diversion and third-country substitutionExchange rates and competitivenessInflation transmission from trade policyPolicy uncertainty and investment effectsClimate externalities and market failurePhysical climate risk vs transition riskClimate risk pricing and risk premiaCost of capital and sovereign borrowing spreadsInsurance market withdrawal / uninsurabilityRisk pooling limits and correlated shocksRegulation/standards as risk reductionAdaptation investment and resilience financeEnergy market design (energy-only vs capacity)Reliability as a system constraintCapacity adequacy and reserve marginsDispatchable generation and flexibilityGrid transmission/distribution bottlenecksStorage economics and demand responsePeak demand, load growth, load duration curvesOption value of reliability resourcesAI/data-centre electricity demand as a driverGeneral-purpose technologies (GPTs) and diffusionComplementary investments (skills, data, processes)Adoption S-curves and productivity lagsMeasurement/realization of productivity gainsCapital deepening vs TFP growthAutomation vs augmentation (substitutes vs complements)Skill-biased technological changeJob polarization and entry-level displacementBargaining power (labour vs capital)Labour share vs capital share of incomeCompetition policy and rent concentration“Jobless growth”Social legitimacy (“social permission”) of technologyWelfare states, safety nets, and adjustment costsEducation and reskilling policyEconomic statecraft and coercive diplomacyCredible threats, deterrence, commitment problemsSignalling, reputation, and strategic interactionSanctions/retaliation risk and market reactionsStructured finance and contract designSukuk structures and asset-backingRisk allocation and cash-flow waterfallsInformation asymmetry, certification, and standardsLiquidity, investor base diversificationAgglomeration economies and clustersFDI attraction and place-based industrial policySpillovers (knowledge, suppliers, networks)Human capital pipelines and skill ecosystemsInfrastructure as a complement to investmentInstitutions and political legitimacyCollective action and protest dynamicsState capacity and enforcement costsCredibility of reform and path dependencePolitical economy of ideology vs material incentives

Who this course is for:
Anyone who wishes to learn about business - but especially students needing qualifications, Pre-MBA students, Anyone seeking fundamentals of business and basic concepts, All who wish to keep up to date with world affairs in Business/Economics, Students who wish to succeed through hard work