LONDON / OXFORD – Oxford Saïd Business School, established by the University of Oxford and now recognized as one of the world’s leading business schools, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Founded in 1996 with just 40 students, the School moved into its iconic headquarters right in front of Oxford train station in 2001 with the support of Mr. Wafic Saïd. Today, Oxford Saïd welcomes around 1,200 students annually across its accredited degree programmes and has educated more than 100,000 executive education participants globally through both in-person and digital platforms.
“Learning How to Think”
Reflecting on three decades of impact, Professor Mette Morsing, Interim Dean of Saïd Business School, highlighted the institution’s unique approach:
“Oxford Saïd is different, and it always has been. At our heart is a commitment to developing thoughtful, responsible business leaders building the best businesses in the world that are competitive, productive, and resilient, while helping to create the society the world needs. Knowledge matters enormously, but increasingly so does knowing how to ask the right questions, listen to different perspectives, and make good decisions when there is no simple answer. I call it ‘Learning How to Think’.”
Professor Colin Mayer, the School’s first Professor of Management and third Dean, added that Oxford Saïd was built to go beyond traditional business education and redefine the role of business in the 21st century.
World-Class Research and Top Rankings
From its early focus on corporate governance, business taxation, and scenario planning, Oxford Saïd has expanded into groundbreaking research fields including AI leadership, workplace wellbeing, private equity, and sustainable business.
- Global Recognition: The Oxford Executive MBA is ranked #1 in the world by QS.
- Prestigious Accolades: The Economics & Management undergraduate degree holds the #1 ranking in the UK(Complete University Guide and The Guardian), while the Oxford MBA ranks 7th globally and 2nd in the UK by QS. The Master’s in Financial Economics is ranked 2nd globally.
- Cutting-Edge Collaborations: The School collaborates across disciplines and with industry through initiatives such as the Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied AI, the Oxford Future of Marketing Initiative, and the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre.
Diverse Global Network and Inspiring Alumni
With over 95% of its student body coming from overseas, Oxford Saïd is one of the most international business schools in the world. Its global alumni network continues to drive positive impact across sectors:
- Alumni cleanup operations transforming war-era toxic waste sites in Vietnam into thriving business parks.
- Pioneers introducing sustainable finance frameworks within major Asian banking institutions.
- Graduates issuing the first-ever “Nature bond” on the London market.
- Entrepreneurial MBA teams turning classroom projects into expanding international enterprises.
As it marks its 30th anniversary, Oxford Saïd Business School remains dedicated to addressing major global challenges—from AI and climate transition to supply chain resilience—and equipping future leaders to shape a changing world.
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