UQ–Oxford Leadership
Academy
Delivering global leadership programs that equip executives to think boldly,
lead with confidence and drive transformative impact.
Bringing a global lens to our local context
The UQ–Oxford Leadership Academy brings together the global expertise and deep cross-sectoral insights from 2 of the world’s leading business schools – The University of Queensland’s Business School and Oxford University’s Saïd Business School.
Creating impactful programs to provide our leaders with the tools and thinking to navigate complexity, drive change and get big things done.
Our leaders expand their confidence and knowledge through an extensive alumni network, facing shared challenges across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in all industries.
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World-class executive
leadership
Learn from internationally renowned academics and expert practitioners from UQ and Oxford
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Address your own critical work challenge
Apply program concepts to a real workplace issue, using practical tools and expert coaching
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Global networks and dual-city experience
Build connections while learning at UQ Brisbane City and an exclusive residency at Oxford.
Choosing the right leadership program for you
Transformative Project Leadership Program
Achieve transformative outcomes on your most complex initiatives, backed by field-tested tools and the expertise of 2 renowned business schools. Enhance your capabilities across governance, risk management and aligning large-scale projects with strategic objectives to drive real, lasting change.
Duration: 6 months
Investment: $40,000 + GST
Executive Leadership Program
Elevate your leadership capability and strategic influence with this world-class program designed for senior executives. Gain global insights and practical tools to transform how you make decisions in complex environments, drive sustainable growth and build high-performing, future-ready teams.
Next cohort starts: 7 September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Investment: $40,000 + GST
Proven impact
This challenged me to think about when was the last time I made a decision to invest in my own leadership learning.
Troy McDonald, program participant
Group General Manager, Major Projects, Ampol
Academic directors
The University of Queensland

Professor Nicole Hartley
UQ Business School

Associate Professor Sam Macaulay
UQ Business School
Oxford University

Senior Fellow Alexander Budzier
Fellow in Management Practice in the Field of Information Systems
Saïd Business School

Associate Professor Harvey Maylor
Senior Fellow in Management Practice
Saïd Business School

Contact us
To discuss these programs in more detail, please reach out to: