Session one: 10th August to 23th August 2025
Business and Management: Strategy and Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
Session one: 10th August to 23th August 2025
Business and Management:
Strategy and Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
This course explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping strategy and entrepreneurship, providing students with insights into adopting and leveraging AI to drive innovation and build competitive advantages in Businesses. We will discuss the resources and capabilities needed for AI adoption and development, and will examine what challenges are faced by firms seeking to leverage the potentialities of AI.
The course begins with an Introduction to AI and Strategic Innovation, highlighting how AI technologies are reshaping industries by enabling automation, predictive analytics, and personalized customer experiences. Next, we delve into AI-Driven Strategic Decision-Making, where students learn how AI supports data-driven strategies through tools like machine learning and advanced analytics, using real-world examples. The course then shifts to an analysis of AI as an Innovation Catalyst, exploring how entrepreneurs use AI to identify market gaps, create disruptive business models, and scale operations efficiently. A dedicated section on the Ethical use of AI will examine issues such as bias, privacy, and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI practices. The course concludes with an analysis of Emerging Trends in AI and AI-based Strategy, discussing generative AI, autonomous systems, and their implications for businesses. Students will gain actionable insights, a better understanding of ethical frameworks, and a visionary perspective on integrating AI into entrepreneurial and strategic practices.
Who should apply:
The course is open to students in any area of study, but is particularly relevant to students currently enrolled in a degree programme in the areas of Business & Management, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Philosophy, and those interested in corporate ethics, and in the impact of innovative digital technologies on the corporate world.
For English requirement information, please see the Apply page.
Location: Lincoln College, University of Oxford
For Ages: 18+ (at time of attendance)
Duration: 2 weeks (13 nights and 14days)
Price: £4599
Date: Session one: 10th August to 23th August 2025
Subject Tutors
Tutor: Dr Dize Dinckol
Dr. Dize was a Research Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2022–2024), where she received the Saïd Research Excellence Award in December 2024. She holds a PhD from Warwick Business School, an MSc in Political Economy from King’s College London, and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University. Previously a Visiting Fellow at the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, her research focuses on strategy, entrepreneurship, and AI-driven business models in Open Banking, Fintech, and regulated industries. Dr Dinckol is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London.
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How can I book my place on the programme?
To book your place on the Lincoln College Summer Academy Programme, please complete our online application form. Once we have received your application, you will be sent an email to confirm your booking, with details about how to pay the course fees and the date this payment is due.
If you have any questions about the application form, then please contact us and one of our advisors will be happy to help.
What are the English Language requirements?
The Lincoln College Summer Academy Programme is a unique course. This is because it is run by Oxford University academics and is based on a truly stimulating academic programme. For students to be able to make the most of the course, they will be required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
If you have any questions or concerns about this English language requirement, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be able to advise you.
Can I organise my own accommodation?
Part of the Lincoln College experience is the opportunity to live, dine and study like an Oxford University student. This is why all students on the programme must stay onsite at Lincoln College.
Can I study more than one course?
There are 9 courses on offer for 2025 and students can choose one to study for the full two weeks.
If students are equally interested and qualified to take two different courses, you are welcome to join us for the whole month. You will choose one subject to study for the first two weeks of the programme and a different subject to study for the final two weeks of the programme.
For example, a student may decide to study history for session 1 of the programme and history of art for session 2.
Will I have to take exams?
There will be no official exams on this course. Students will be assessed based on essays, assignments and projects marked by the course tutor.
What kind of feedback will I receive?
Students will receive personalised feedback from their tutors both as verbal feedback during tutorial or seminar discussions and written feedback on any work they hand in. The nature of this feedback will depend on the course students are studying.
At the end of the programme, students will receive a certificate of attainment provided they have carried out the work to the best of their ability and actively participated in lessons and certifying the level they achieved.
Will I receive credit points?
The Lincoln College Summer Academy Programme is equivalent to 10 hours of credits in both the US and ECTS system. Your current university may choose to accept these credits towards your current degree. To be sure, please ask your university to get in touch with us and our Programme Director will be able to speak to the appropriate person at your university.
Will I be awarded with a certificate?
Yes, all students will receive either a certificate of attainment or a certificate of attendance at a specially organised graduation ceremony. This certificate will prove that you have carried out work of a challenging academic nature and may even be used towards credit at your current university (see above question on credits).
Will my tutor be able to provide me with a reference?
Yes, your tutor will be able to provide you with an academic reference should you require this for any future applications. If this is something you think you may need, it would be a good idea to discuss with your tutor during the programme.
Is it hard to get into Oxford Summer Courses?
The Lincoln College Summer Academy Programme, part of Oxford University’s academic summer courses, is open to adults aged 18 and over, including international students. To ensure participants can fully engage with the course material, a minimum English language proficiency is required. Acceptable qualifications include:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL: 90
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 61
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176
LanguageCert International ESOL B2: High Pass
LanguageCert International ESOL C1: Pass
Duolingo English Test: 120
These requirements ensure that all participants can effectively engage with the academic content and discussions throughout the programme.
