Programmes of Study
For individuals
You can study a single course to develop specific practice and skills, or work through a series of courses (a programme) towards a prestigious qualification. Flexibility underpins everything we do – you can tailor our programmes to your needs and interests, decide how long you want to take, and adapt your study plans as you go.
Click on a programme link on the left for more information.
For employers
The Open University Business School works in partnership with employers to promote professional and management skills that deliver business results. Options range from sponsoring individual staff on courses, to company-wide training and bespoke programmes. In 2005, around 2,400 employers sponsored employees on Open University Business School courses.
News
9 Feb 2012
Security vs privacy: OU receives £450k to investigate
Privacy and security have always had a controversial relationship. On one hand security requires the collection of information about citizens, but on the other, it can be seen as infringement of their privacy. Dr ...
2 Feb 2012
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line
The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and ...
1 Feb 2012
Open University appoint Rebecca Taylor as Dean of its Business School
The Open University has appointed Professor Rebecca Taylor as Dean of its Business School and Law School.Professor Taylor was previously Associate Dean at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent ...
