Oxford Media & Business School

Oxford Media & Business School We offer the one year intensive Professional Business Diploma (formerly called the Executive PA Diploma).

We are an independent business school in Oxford offering the one-year Professional Business Diploma - a fast-track to a career or addition to a university degree. The course teaches students all the advanced workplace skills that employers are looking for. All Microsoft Office packages, business awareness, communication business skills, digital marketing, personal development and office skills.Stu

dents enjoy living the university student lifestyle in our college accommodation in the city - www.oxfordbusiness.co.uk

Looking for a higher education alternative? The Professional Diploma could be right for you.You'll study intensively wit...
15/08/2024

Looking for a higher education alternative?

The Professional Diploma could be right for you.

You'll study intensively with us for one academic year in Oxford, learning the practical skills and knowledge to start your career in business.

The core modules in our curriculum are -

🌟Advanced IT
🌟Business
🌟Digital Marketing
🌟Personal Development Planning
🌟Event Management

We have limited places available for our September 24 intake. Contact us here πŸ‘‡
https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/contact/

Find out more about the curriculum here πŸ‘‡
https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/

15/08/2024

Making higher education choices? LAST PLACES available on the Professional Business Diploma for September 2024!

Located in Oxford, our students study intensively for an academic year in tutored classroom settings for over 20 hours a week.

The course curriculum gives practical skills and knowledge in -

🌟 Advanced IT
🌟 Business
🌟 Event Management
🌟 Personal Development Planning
🌟 Digital Marketing

Contact us for curriculum and fees details via this link πŸ‘‡
https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/contact/

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14/08/2024

Good Luck to all students awaiting A Level results 🀞🏻🀞🏻🀞🏻

We wish you every success!

Limited Places Available Still For Sept 24 Professional Business Diploma Intake - contact us here - https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/contact/

🌟 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPT 24 🌟 We offer a 1-year intensive Professional Business Diploma, giving you the skill...
13/08/2024

🌟 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPT 24 🌟

We offer a 1-year intensive Professional Business Diploma, giving you the skills you need to fast track into a career or provide you with an additional set of practical skills to a university degree.

You'll study with us for over 20 hours a week with classroom-based learning, live with your peers in our accommodation (optional), and experience the exciting life of a student in Oxford.

Head through the link here to find out more or book on to our next Open Day on October 22nd here - https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/

Here's what parents think of their son or daughter's learning experience with us..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Are you an OMBS grad parent? Give...
12/08/2024

Here's what parents think of their son or daughter's learning experience with us..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Are you an OMBS grad parent? Give us a double-tap if you agree πŸ’™

"A wonderful opportunity to understand the world of recruitment, learn new key skills, and meet the amazing team at Bain...
05/08/2024

"A wonderful opportunity to understand the world of recruitment, learn new key skills, and meet the amazing team at Bain and Gray”

A brief summary of Lucas Sweet's one-week work experience in the recruitment industry with Bain and Gray in Soho in London.

He had a fantastic week, with his advanced Excel skills being put to good use with office tasks, helping to organise a networking event, sitting in on interviews and even receiving feedback on his own CV.

Thank you to the Bain and Gray team for giving him such a brilliant week's experience.

https://www.bainandgray.com/blog/work-experience-blog-lucas-week-at-bain-and-gray

9 Tips For Making A Great Impression In A New JobThank you to the team at Tiger Recruitment for sharing their expertise ...
01/08/2024

9 Tips For Making A Great Impression In A New Job

Thank you to the team at Tiger Recruitment for sharing their expertise on making the right first impression in a new job.

One for our recent grads as they start interviewing for their first full-time employment roles!

Read the tips here...πŸ‘‡

Calm the first-day jitters! 9 tips for making a great impression, a guest blog from one of our recruitment partner agencies Tiger Recruitment. The first day of a new job can give even the most confident of people a jolt of new-kid-in-school anxiety! This is natural and happens to all of us throughou...

29/07/2024

Do you know a young person who wants a career in events?

Introduced in recent years, this new module on the Professional Business Diploma curriculum introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to work in the events industry.

Focusing on practical skills, they create a practice event pitch, develop a launch event idea for a startup business, and learn about tools, processes and industry documentation.

Read more about the curriculum here ..πŸ‘‡
https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/

Thank you Tiger Recruitment for nailing why our grads land amazing first jobs πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»Give us a double-tap if you agree......
25/07/2024

Thank you Tiger Recruitment for nailing why our grads land amazing first jobs πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Give us a double-tap if you agree....πŸ’™

22/07/2024

Building confidence and personal skills πŸ‘πŸ»

The Personal Development Planning module is designed to support your interpersonal skills and help you land the job you want after graduating from us.

You'll craft a standout CV, learn about your personality type, develop your teamwork skills and understand how to impress an employer at interview.

Find out more about the Professional Business Diploma full curriculum here - https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/

"Graduates need to make sure they are ready and fully aware of market opportunities, and how best to prepare." Say recru...
18/07/2024

"Graduates need to make sure they are ready and fully aware of market opportunities, and how best to prepare." Say recruitment experts Bain and Gray as they predict employment growth following the recent election, and "now that companies have a firmer outlook on the economy."

In their latest blog they highlight how graduates need to be well prepared and "should embrace opportunities to gain work experience, build interview confidence, and develop interpersonal skills as part of their career search.."

OMBS 2024 graduates will be well prepared with confidence gained from -

🌟Interview preparation and practice from our HR consultant
🌟Standout CV's created with guidance and recruiter expert feedback
🌟Work experience gained in their one week placements across various business sectors

We're looking forward to hearing about their next steps! Read the full blog from Bain and Gray here πŸ‘‡

https://www.bainandgray.com/blog/summer-graduates-blog-2024

Olivia, Rose and Christabel all had a fantastic week in their work experience placements!Rose (centre), secured her work...
10/07/2024

Olivia, Rose and Christabel all had a fantastic week in their work experience placements!

Rose (centre), secured her work experience at fashion business Me + Em (jealous anyone?), and shadowed people from different departments in customer care, growth, HR, visual merchandising and e-commerce.

Olivia worked for her sister, founder of the in Wi******er. Olivia supported her sister in setting up, organising volunteers and got involved with any task needed!

Christabel split her week between working for the , a health charity supporting women's gynecological health, and PR company Jenny Halpern.

We're thrilled they had such a good week. Well done ladies for impressing all three businesses!

Find out more about work experience here - https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/work-experience/

What does success look like to you?A question posed to our students from our fantastic graduation ceremony speaker Jenni...
08/07/2024

What does success look like to you?

A question posed to our students from our fantastic graduation ceremony speaker Jennifer Williams, Founder of Support Solutions and Recruitment Solutions.

Jennifer shared her amazing career story with our students. Starting with how she wasn't sure what she wanted to do when she left school at 17, but went on to work in Formula One as an Executive PA with amazing benefits, to then planning and launching not one but two businesses while on maternity leave!

She encouraged our new graduates to get comfortable with not knowing exactly what they want to do at this moment in time, and to spend the time to work out what success might look like to them individually.

She also said to love what you do and be honest about it. What's the worst that could happen?

We loved her advice, and so did they! Thank you Jennifer for an incredible and engaging speech.

03/07/2024

It’s Graduation Day!
Celebrations start at 2pm and we can’t wait!
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Our Recruitment Day was a huge success!17 recruitment agencies and employers, all of them super keen to speak to OMBS st...
01/07/2024

Our Recruitment Day was a huge success!

17 recruitment agencies and employers, all of them super keen to speak to OMBS students about first job roles.

We were also thrilled to see past student Annie, who has been employed by property business John D Wood since graduating last July!

She came as a representative for them to talk to our students about working in property.

Stay tuned as we share more about this final week of the academic year.

Could you deliver a presentation to a group talking about yourself?This is exactly what our students are doing this term...
27/06/2024

Could you deliver a presentation to a group talking about yourself?

This is exactly what our students are doing this term!

Students are tasked with delivering a presentation on their feet to their tutor group peers on a subject related to themselves.

The task helps deliver confidence with speaking, useful for the business workplace and for potential interview tasks! Tom chose to share his passion for hockey - and came dressed for the part! πŸ‘

Well done to all our students and to Tom πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Just one week until Graduation Day!We can't wait. Can you? πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰
26/06/2024

Just one week until Graduation Day!

We can't wait. Can you? πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

The 5 Benefits Of A Work Experience Placement For Young GraduatesAs our current cohort of students leave us for a week t...
25/06/2024

The 5 Benefits Of A Work Experience Placement For Young Graduates

As our current cohort of students leave us for a week to go out on work experience, we reflect on how important this week is for their confidence, future careers, and CVs.

Read the blog here πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

The Professional Business Diploma work experience placement happens in the final term of the course, and creates much excitement amongst our students! In 2024 we’re thrilled to have students being placed in PR, fashion, recruitment, management consultancy, hospitality and events, communications, a...

Work Experience Week Is Here! πŸŽ‰This morning our students will start their week-long placements to gain valuable work exp...
24/06/2024

Work Experience Week Is Here! πŸŽ‰

This morning our students will start their week-long placements to gain valuable work experience and put their new skills into practice.

This year we have secured them some incredibly exciting placements across a variety of business sectors depending on their interests. These include -

➑️ Fashion
➑️ Property
➑️ Marketing & PR
➑️ Design
➑️ Events
➑️ Finance
➑️ Recruitment
➑️ Hospitality
➑️ Interior Design

It's such an exciting point in the final term! They will experience the commute to work, the reality of the office environment, and take on duties as if they were a member of staff working for the business.

Thank you as always to all our London recruitment partners for their wonderful support with this initiative - we couldn't do it without you.

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Student Feedback From Our Principal Andrea..πŸ‘‡"What an amazing two days I have had. I have been so very impressed by your...
21/06/2024

Student Feedback From Our Principal Andrea..πŸ‘‡

"What an amazing two days I have had. I have been so very impressed by your presentations this week.
They have been inspiring, informative, professional, and above all, have shown me how hard you have been working this term. You have all showcased the amount of skills you have acquired since being with us at OMBS.
Well done to each and every one of you..."

Our final groups being showcased are -

πŸ‘”BOLD - A men's fashion and lifestyle store with a coffee shop in London

🍸Bubooze - a vintage London bus bar that provides a remarkable experience for any gathering.

✈️ RoamReady - a gap year travel app helping young travelers find accommodation and jobs.

Well done to all our students for their hard work this week!

Student Group Dragons Pitches πŸ‰πŸ‰πŸ‰The next installment of our student groups showcases yet another three innovative start...
20/06/2024

Student Group Dragons Pitches πŸ‰πŸ‰πŸ‰

The next installment of our student groups showcases yet another three innovative startup business ideas!

Here's the lowdown on another three of the pitches keen to get the Β£100k investment from the dragons ...

πŸ’·Money Monkey - an online subscription service designed to empower children and young adults with essential financial literacy skills.

🍹Booze Box - offering customised subscription cocktails delivered to your front door!

πŸ‘ΆLittle Essentials - dedicated to making parents' lives easier by offering a high-quality children's clothing and equipment rental service.

Stay tuned for the final installment coming tomorrow!

Day 2 of Student Group Pitches πŸ‰The final day of pitch presentations has finished and what a remarkable two days it has ...
19/06/2024

Day 2 of Student Group Pitches πŸ‰

The final day of pitch presentations has finished and what a remarkable two days it has been!

Our Director of Studies, Amber, said "we are blown away by the standard of student work seen. The presentations have been a celebration of the skills developed over the last three academic terms. The standards of the pitches seen are a testament to the hard work of the student groups and a credit to the teaching team."

Swipe for another showcase of groups -

πŸ₯Ž Visiballz - producing a diverse range of quality and affordable tennis balls catering to the different needs of every player.

🌿Makai - specialise in making fresh and healthy Poke bowls filled with innovative new flavours.

⛷️Lost & Found - producing unique and stylish snow wear with GPS tracking for safety.

🍬Girlie Gummies - nutritionist approved gummies to help women tackle everything they face, from puberty to menopause.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³Foodies - inspiring individuals through the art of culinary education with small intimate classes with culinary diversity.

Stay with us for more student groups being featured! Head to the link in bio for more information on the Professional Business Diploma curriculum.

2024 Dragons Den Pitches!The first day of our student pitches has taken place! Each and every group did an excellent job...
18/06/2024

2024 Dragons Den Pitches!

The first day of our student pitches has taken place! Each and every group did an excellent job and our tutor team are proud!

Here’s the lowdown on a few of today’s start-up ideas -

πŸ₯ͺOpulent Outings – providing luxury picnic hampers offering exquisite hand-prepared locally sourced food hampers as well as indulgent picnic experiences.

🍸Tiger Tequila – a unique UK drinks company on a mission to transform the β€œtequila taboo”. Offering tequila experiences in their rooftop bar and store in London, they mix their drinks using specially selected ingredients.

🍹Boozless – a business creating non-alcoholic mocktail tablets in a variety of flavours such as Minty Mojito and Popping Passion Fruit.

🏎️GHT – Where speed meets luxury! A luxury car events company for corporate days and personal fun days out! They aim to offer an exciting and thrill seeking alternative!

πŸ‘—Re-Design – a sustainable fashion company creating new one-of-a-kind pieces using donated materials.

Well done to all of our groups!

Read more about the term three project here ➑️ https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/news/skills-for-business-the-professional-business-diploma-cross-module-project/

17/06/2024

Do you know someone looking for a great alternative to university?

The Professional Business Diploma offers young people a fast track to employment whilst gaining invaluable workplace skills.

Listen to past student Isabella as she shares why she chose to come and study with us, and why she thinks the diploma gives her a career advantage.

At a critical time in the academic year when our current student cohort are about to go on their work experience placements, we know they will soon discover how valuable their skills are and how much they can impress future employers!

Find out more about the Professional Business Diploma curriculum here - https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/professional-business-diploma/

12/06/2024

What's it really like to study at OMBS?

With structured lesson time of over 20 hours per week, studying with us is a very different experience to university. Many assignment tasks simulate the workplace, and ongoing practical assessments support learning so that skills are full mastered!

Now that the current year is almost at an academic end, many students are selecting what they want to do next.

Some will now go on to study their chosen subject at university, having spent an academic year with us. Some already have jobs, and some will be looking for employment!

OMBS can be an alternative to university but also a foundation for ongoing learning, particularly when students feel unsure about what to do after A levels.

Find out more about us here πŸ‘‡
https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/

Introducing the new OMBS logo! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰We've had a branding refresh and we're thrilled to unveil our new logo!Whilst we've ma...
10/06/2024

Introducing the new OMBS logo! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

We've had a branding refresh and we're thrilled to unveil our new logo!

Whilst we've made the look and feel of it much more contemporary, we've retained the important element of the key, which symbolises unlocking the potential of every student that joins us to study for the Professional Business Diploma.

We love it and we hope you do too! Give us a double-tap if you agree..

🌟 Showcasing OMBS alumni! 🌟A huge thank you to George, Miranda, Isla, Gemma, Annabel and Milla who came and shared their...
05/06/2024

🌟 Showcasing OMBS alumni! 🌟

A huge thank you to George, Miranda, Isla, Gemma, Annabel and Milla who came and shared their career stories and insights with our current Professional Business Diploma students on Monday!

They were honest, inspiring, helpful and so encouraging of our existing cohort who all graduate in just a few short weeks!

βœ… George shared his fantastic experience in EA roles and sectors to date
βœ… Annie shared her experience of working for a fantastic brand in customer experience and managing people
βœ… Milla shared her experience of working as a PA in the education sector in London
βœ… Gemma shared her experience of working in recruitment for a corporate and now a smaller business
βœ… Isla shared her experience of what it’s like to manage an office of 85 staff

They also dished out lots of advice on where to live in London and how to find a flat!

We are incredibly grateful to them for giving up their time and for sharing their experiences! πŸ‘ŒπŸ™Œ

If you are an OMBS alumni and would like to come and see us, please get in touch by dropping us a DM πŸ“©

Studying with us is different to 3 years at university!These are just 5 things the Professional Business Diploma will gi...
05/06/2024

Studying with us is different to 3 years at university!

These are just 5 things the Professional Business Diploma will give young people ..

πŸ”₯ Confidence in yourself to impress employers and get the job you want

πŸ”₯ An insight into your personality and what career might be right for you with our Personal Planning Module - you’ll learn what Myers Briggs personality type you are!

πŸ”₯ Practical skills we know employers want! Collaborative working skills, advanced Microsoft Office (including Excel) and more!

πŸ”₯ A weeks work experience in a career you are interested in in your final term! πŸ™Œ (Often our grads get references from this!)

πŸ”₯ Business Skills & Knowledge from our experienced business tutor Peter, who will teach you what you need to know to start a career in the business world…

Find out more about us here https://oxfordbusiness.co.uk/

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Oxford Media & Business School

Set in the heart of the city, Oxford Media & Business School is an independent college teaching advanced business skills to students who want to fast track their career in just three terms rather than three years. Graduating students will have the advanced employability skills to work in any role, in any business and for any career.

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