Alumni and careers network

Over 94,000 alumni members in 121 countries worldwide and counting!

If you have a postgraduate qualification from The Open University Business School, you automatically belong to our well-connected global alumni community. There is no charge to be a member. All you need to sign in and access the full range of services is your OU Computer Username (OUCU) or your Personal Identifier (PI) number, and your password.

Benefits of being part of the community

• Access to free professional development resources and advice, including the exclusive OUBS career service
• Special deals and preferential routes to professional memberships (OUBS alumni sign-in required for this page), including The Chartered Institute of Management
• Exclusive offers to OUBS alumni, including discounts on further study, books and magazines, and privileged access to library resources

Making a difference

Every year we present our highest achieving students and outstanding alumni with achievement awards. Students are recognised for their outstanding achievement in a specific module or qualification. Alumni are recognised for using the learning from their OUBS qualification to make a difference to their organisation, community or society.

Keep in touch, stay connected

Stay connected with fellow alumni online and in person, via our LinkedIn network, Twitter and at events online and throughout Europe and the UK.

Find out more in our Community network pages and in our monthly eNews.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need to request a new certificate or transcript? Have you changed your name recently and need to update your records? Any other queries? For more information, please see our FAQs.

Would you like to share your story?

No two student journeys are ever the same, so we always like to hear how you found your studies and where your studies have taken you. Tell us your story and help us inspire people to become our next students.

The Open University

We're proud to have helped thousands of alumni make the next step in their lives. We hope you have enjoyed your study experiences and we're proud to have you as part of the #OUFamily, for life.

Visit the OU's alumni portal and find out how to stay in touch, find out about our news and events, find help with careers and employability, or learn how you can help support the OU and future students.

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