Oxford Saïd Business School

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Oxford Saïd Business School offers a one-year MBA with growing exposure to entrepreneurship through acquisition. The school's entrepreneurship centre and coursework cover venture development, private equity, and business strategy applicable to search fund entrepreneurs. Saïd's diverse, internationally-oriented cohort brings varied industry expertise relevant to different search fund sectors. The Oxford Foundry, the university's entrepreneurship centre, provides additional support for students exploring innovative business models, including SME acquisitions. The school benefits from Oxford's global brand and its proximity to London's financial and advisory community. Saïd's emphasis on responsible business and social entrepreneurship has attracted students interested in impact-oriented search funds focused on preserving and growing mission-driven SMEs. Oxford alumni have launched searches in the UK, Europe, and emerging markets, using the university's extensive global network.