University of Oxford, Department of Continuing Education, UK
Challenge
Deliver a professional development programme focused on Business Management in partnerships with the Department for Continuing Education of the University of Oxford.
The Oracle's Solution
Since 2010 Oxford Oracle has developed bespoke training courses that integrate the Departments existing three-week Business Management Skills Programme, focusing on the following topics: Outcome: Thanks to this partnership, the Department for Continuing Education is able to deliver regularly updated courses in these areas to professionals from an array of backgrounds, including the innovation sector, research, corporates, government agencies, small and medium enterprises, and charities. Ongoing single project to cover delivery of all Oxford Oracle Business Skills courses including (1) Managing Innovative Technology, (2) Commercialising Software and Digital Know-How, (3) Creating a New Business, and (4) Valuation and Marketing.
- Starting a Successful Business
- Manging Innovative Technology
- Branding and Marketing
- Technology and Business Valuation
- Taking Software and Digital Ideas to Market
Consequential Impact
The intervention established a clear commercialisation route, improved institutional innovation management capabilities, and enabled successful long-term engagement with international industry partners.