Welcome to The Open University Business School
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A pioneer in flexible learning for over 30 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.
Study with us
It’s an exciting time to study business and management. Organisations are looking for dynamic managers with adaptable skills to help them succeed.
Explore our research
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 92,500 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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News
Jess Phillips MP is special guest at Violence Against Women and Girls event
Jess Phillips MP, Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, was on the panel for a recent conference held by the Centre for Policing Research and Learning looking at ways to combat gender-based violence.
- Could you be an entrepreneur in 2023? 15th November 2022
- New OU research finds future of small bakery businesses at risk 8th November 2022
Upcoming Events
Student Hub Live: Learning from feedback
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 11:00 to 12:00
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Student Hub Live: Creative note-taking
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 11:00 to 12:00
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