Construct Education is becoming OES. New name, same team, and same commitment to online learning excellence.
Construct Education is becoming OES. New name, same team, and same commitment to online learning excellence.
When the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School (Oxford Saïd) sought to reimagine its MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs for a digital era, it needed a partner that could match its global reputation for excellence. OES was selected to lead this ambitious transformation with a full digitization of Oxford Saïd’s flagship programs under urgent timelines and with high expectations. Over a tightly orchestrated project between September 2020 and March 2021, OES worked hand-in-hand with the School to deliver dynamic, high-quality online learning experiences that preserved the spirit of Oxford’s world-renowned education while embracing modern pedagogical approaches.
With a centuries-old legacy of academic excellence, Oxford University is globally renowned not just for its scholarship but for its distinctive, discussion-driven model of teaching, often referred to as the “Oxford Experience.”
At Oxford Saïd, this means rich classroom dialogue, close faculty-student interaction, and a deep sense of intellectual community. So when the need arose to deliver its prestigious MBA and EMBA programs digitally, the stakes were high.
Oxford Saïd faced an urgent and complex challenge: to offer its MBA and EMBA programs digitally without compromising academic integrity, student experience, or brand reputation.
Some challenges included:
It was a challenge that called not just for technical expertise, but for deep educational insight, innovation, and precision—and that’s where OES came in. With a shared commitment to academic excellence, we were determined to ensure that Oxford’s high-touch learning environment translated into a digital format that felt no less personal, rigorous, or world-class.
At OES , we approached this challenge with a clear methodology: collaborate deeply, design intelligently, and deliver without compromise.
ToRather than attempting a monolithic launch, we worked with Oxford Saïd to phase the project strategically:
This phased development allowed us to align course readiness with critical academic calendar points, ensuring seamless student experiences.
All course builds followed a structured approach rooted in OES’s learning design best practices:
Content was developed within Oxford Saïd’s newly adopted Canvas platform, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience across courses.
Construct’s dedicated project team operated with agility and transparency:
We maintained full visibility for the client while owning delivery accountability at every stage. The OES team understood the institutional weight and reputational risk of taking a business school of Oxford Saïd’s stature online. Our structured approach, responsive communication, and rigorous work ethic earned their confidence and trust.
Delivering a full academic portfolio under such intense pressure surfaced multiple challenges, but it also highlighted our expertise:
These challenges demanded speed but they also required judgment, discipline, and a steady hand. Not an easy balance to strike! But OES delivered with precision under pressure, earning Oxford Saïd’s trust as a partner capable of upholding the highest academic standards when it mattered most.
OES’s work with Oxford Saïd delivered transformative outcomes:
Importantly, feedback from both students and faculty confirmed that the digitized programs preserved the Oxford Saïd identity—a testament to the careful, learner-centered design approach OES championed.
Our partnership with Oxford Saïd exemplifies what is possible when educational innovation meets elite academic standards.
Through thoughtful design, agile delivery, and true partnership, OES helped Oxford Saïd deliver not just courses but a vision of future-ready executive education.
"Partnerships for program development can feel transactional, but Construct is truly an augmented team at every level. Our faculty have confidence that their courses will feature quality in the design and consistency in the overall student experience. Likewise, our Digital Learning staff appreciate the Construct team’s expertise and reliability throughout our projects."
Construct’s optimized course design services empower institutions to elevate their online offerings. Through strategic customization and cohesive branding across multiple courses, institutions gain scalability, accessibility, and inclusivity. Construct’s expertise enables universities to deliver impactful, engaging courses that enhance students’ educational experiences.
