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Stand out in business with a qualification from our triple-accredited business school. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to step into a management role, our flexible courses provide the skills and support you need to succeed. From degrees and diplomas to certificates, we’ll help you achieve your ambitions.
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
The Open University Business School has been delivering transformational, high-quality business and management education for over 40 years. You can be reassured by the quality of our teaching as we’re proud to be part of an elite and exclusive group of the top 1% of global business schools who are triple accredited.
The benefits of studying business and management with us:
As organisations must innovate to meet the challenges of economic uncertainty and global competition, they’re looking for managers with adaptable skills to help them succeed. A good grounding in commercial awareness and the leadership skills that business and management qualifications develop is becoming more valuable to employers.
Our range of courses in business and management can help you start or progress your career in:
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Business and Management modules
Quickly build in-demand business management skills and knowledge and stay up-to-date with evolving needs of business and the latest leadership and management trends.
See our full list of Business and Management short courses
Browse all the Business and Management courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Business and Management courses
We also offer a range of postgraduate Business and Management courses.
See our full list of postgraduate Business and Management courses