Join OSP's Business Summer School in Oxford
Is the business worth backing? That’s the question behind every model you’ll build here, sizing a market, projecting cash flow, valuing a company, until you can answer it with numbers rather than hunches, and defend that answer to a room of investors.
Key Features
- Built on WEF 2030 Skills
- Project-based learning
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Earn 8 UCAS points
WEF Employment Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Resilience, Flexibility and Agility
Designed around the core skills identified by the World Economic Forum as essential for 2030.
- Build a strong understanding of global markets, corporate finance, and investment decision-making.
- Work with real financial data and quantitative tools to analyse companies and value businesses.
- Develop analytical, strategic, and communication skills while exploring careers in business and finance.
- Prepare through introductory readings and guided study skills.
- Explore core concepts in tutor-led sessions using real-world case studies and contemporary markets.
- Apply your learning by building financial models, strategy analyses, and a full international business case.
- Study in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.
- Learn from expert tutors while working real business problems through analysis, modelling, and strategy.
- Strengthen your university profile, experience campus life, and build an international network of future leaders.
Where strategy meets the spreadsheet
Study alongside ambitious students from around the world, learn from expert tutors, and build a full investment case backed by real financial analysis.
Read the market
Master the numbers
Build the case
Fourteen days in Oxford.
Nine in the seminar room.
Entrepreneurship & Market Analysis
Spotting opportunities, sizing markets, and reading the competition.
Innovation & Creativity in Business
How innovation, timing, and adoption drive business success.
MNCs & Global Supply Chains
Global expansion, currency risk, and the cost of crossing borders.
Business Models & Value Proposition
Unit economics, pricing, and what actually makes a model work.
Strategy & Competitive Advantage
VRIO and Porter's Five Forces, and finding a sustainable edge.
Balance Sheets & Income Statements
Reading the numbers to judge a company's real health.
Firm Valuation using AI
What a company is worth, and how to defend the figure.
Financial Markets & Risk
Asset classes, risk-return trade-offs, and building a portfolio.
Mergers, IPOs & Venture Capital
How deals are priced and timed, then your team presents.
“Attending OSP was an incredible learning experience. The business classes were engaging and practical, giving me a strong foundation despite limited prior knowledge. The teachers were inspiring, and the activities made it unforgettable.”
Theory into practice
The Analyst's Toolkit
International Business Case
Top Up With Career Exploration
A first step toward a serious path
Investment Banking & Finance
Consulting & Strategy
Entrepreneurship & Startups
Corporate & Asset Management
Taught by academics & practitioners
Dr. Cristiana Tisca
AI & ProgrammingPost-Doctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford
Dr. Waqas Kamal
EngineeringResearch Fellow at University of Oxford DPhil in Engineering Science
Dr. Nick Dickinson
PoliticsBingham Fellow in Constitutional Studies, University of Oxford
Juliana Choi
MedicineDPhil Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics University of Oxford
Dr. Daryna Dvornichenko
LawBritish Academy Researcher At Risk and Visiting Research Fellow at Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford
Abbey Palmer
EnglishMSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, University of Oxford
Oxford is the stage, not the point
Oxford Walking Tours
Blenheim Palace
Debating at the Oxford Union
Flying Lessons
Rowing on the Thames
Graduation
Punting on the River Cherwell
Cultural Night
Excursion to London
River Cruise
OSP's Got TalentStudy in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.
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The Oxford Scholars Programme offers the NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Studies, giving 8 UCAS points and adding weightage to your university application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP?
The Oxford Business Summer School at OSP is a two-week immersive course designed for high school students aged 14–18 interested in business, markets, and finance. Scholars work through real-world case studies and quantitative tools to explore entrepreneurship, corporate finance, valuation, and investment decision-making, building practical models along the way.
Can high school students study Business & Finance at Oxford?
Yes. The pre-university business and finance course at OSP gives high school students the chance to learn financial analysis and strategic thinking in a university setting. The summer school offers an introduction to the subject, hands-on quantitative work, and a real understanding of how businesses are analysed and valued.
Do I need prior knowledge of finance to attend?
No prior knowledge is required. The course starts with the fundamentals and builds up step by step, so complete beginners and students with some background can both take part and progress. The curriculum equips all Scholars with the tools they need to analyse a company and build a business case.
What is the final business case project?
Scholars work in teams to develop a full international business opportunity. They size the market, build financial projections, value the company, assess the risks, and present their conclusions — mirroring how real investment and strategy decisions are made and defended.
Who can attend the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP?
It is open to students aged 14–18 who are curious about business, economics, and finance. Whether you are considering business, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship, this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to commercial and financial analysis.
How can the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP help with university applications?
The course strengthens applications by demonstrating genuine commitment to studying business or finance. It provides practical experience in financial modelling, valuation, and strategy, showcasing intellectual curiosity and readiness for university-level study. Scholars also receive letters of recommendation from Oxford tutors, adding academic credibility to their applications.
How can the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP benefit my future career?
The course builds skills in analysis, financial reasoning, strategy, and communication — all highly valued across finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship. By building and defending a real business case, Scholars gain practical experience that supports a wide range of future career paths.
How do I apply for the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP?
To apply, visit the application page and complete the online application form. Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts and a personal statement. After reviewing applications, successful candidates will be notified with further details about their acceptance.
What is the cost of attending the Oxford Business Summer School at OSP?
The total cost includes tuition, accommodation, meals, and all excursions and activities. Scholarships and financial aid options are available to support students from diverse financial backgrounds. Please check our fee page for detailed pricing information and funding options.
