Welcome to The Open University Business School
A pioneer in flexible learning for 40 years, The Open University Business School delivers transformational, high quality business and management education. We are proud to be part of an elite and exclusive group of just 1% of business schools worldwide that are triple accredited.
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Quality assured business school
We have a global reputation as a leading provider of qualifications and work with a number of influential professional bodies and international partners to ensure that our curriculum meets the needs of students and employers in the UK and worldwide.
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It’s an exciting time to study business and management. Organisations are looking for dynamic managers with adaptable skills to help them succeed.
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Research is at the heart of The Open University Business School, underpinning all our activities from teaching to consultancy, advisory and policy work.
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Alumni and careers network
If you have a postgraduate business and management qualification from OUBS, you automatically belong to our well-connected global community of over 94,000 alumni.
MBA Sponsorship Business Case Builder
Your employer could contribute towards your MBA study fees. Generate a personalised, compelling business case for your employer, with our interactive tool.
Academic Departments
Teaching and research is organised around five academic departments, each focusing on business research into a key management discipline:
Everyone at the OU is so, so helpful, from the tutors to the amazing group of students. It really is a great sense of community. They’re always there if I need any help or assistance.
Although it’s distance learning, you’re never alone.
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MBA Alumna Honoured in AACSB’s 2023 Class of Influential Leaders
Open University Business School alumna Zoë André-Lawson is one of 25 business school graduates who has been selected by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance— as a 2023 Influential Leader.
- Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 31st January 2023
- New research finds the biggest predictors of future wealth 17th January 2023
Upcoming Events
Student Hub Live: Introduction to essay planning (Beginners)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 19:00 to 20:00
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Student Hub Live: Developing your essay planning (Intermediate)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 19:00 to 20:00
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