Certificate in Business Administration
The Executive Mini-MBA, Breadth, Depth, Impact
ETHSUN Executive Education Oxford's flagship programme for senior executives, managers and business leaders committed to mastering the core disciplines of contemporary management and leading high-performing organisations.
Programme Overview
The Certificate of Business Administration (CBA) is ETHSUN Executive Education Oxford's flagship programme for senior executives, managers and business leaders. In a world defined by accelerating economic, technological and organisational change, effective leadership demands a rigorous, integrated understanding of how enterprises create value, compete and endure. Grounded in a pedagogy that combines strategic analysis, international case studies, managerial simulations and applied practice, the CBA equips participants with the knowledge, frameworks and competencies required to lead high-performing organisations, drive performance across functions, and progress towards senior executive roles.
Choose Your Format
Full online programme combined with 5 days of international in-person immersion, with certificate award on-site.
Cohort Calendar
Curriculum
01Global Business Environment & Strategic Thinking
- Global economics and the international business environment
- Dynamics of international and emerging markets
- Trade policy and the regulatory landscape
- Strategic planning and prospective analysis
02Strategic Marketing & Customer Value
- Brand strategy and competitive positioning
- Digital marketing and commercial transformation
- Market research and marketing intelligence
- Omnichannel strategies and customer experience
03Operations, Supply Chain & Performance
- Global supply chain strategy
- Operational excellence and Lean Management
- Procurement strategy and supplier management
- Operational resilience and continuous improvement
04Finance for Managers & Business Performance
- Analysis and interpretation of financial statements
- Budgeting and performance management
- Investment analysis and value creation
- Working capital and treasury management
05Leadership, Organisation & People Management
- Leadership theories and management styles
- High-performance team development
- Organisational change management
- Talent development and managerial coaching
06AI for Business Leadership
- Artificial intelligence strategy for organisations
- Data governance and responsible AI deployment
- AI applications in finance, marketing and operations
- Building an AI-literate organisation
Professional Dissertation
As a culminating requirement of this programme, each participant completes a Mémoire Professionnel de Fin de Formation, a professional dissertation that bridges academic rigour with real-world strategic application. The memoir is defended before a jury of academic and professional experts.
- Strategic Issue Identification, Define and contextualise a concrete strategic or managerial challenge drawn from your own organisation or sector.
- Literature Review & Conceptual Framework, Anchor your analysis in relevant academic literature and establish the theoretical foundations underpinning your recommendations.
- Analysis & Strategic Recommendations, Conduct a rigorous diagnosis and develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations adapted to your context.
- Defence Before a Jury, Present and defend your findings before a panel of academic faculty and industry professionals at the end of the programme.
Learning Outcomes
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