Alumni Council

Alumni are vital to the continued success of The Open University Business School (OUBS).

The Alumni Council (AC) mission is to support the OUBS global reputation and brand to the benefit of its students, alumni, faculty and staff and to foster a global alumni network which delivers outstanding value for its Members and Faculty.

AC Members support this by undertaking OUBS activities, examples of which include:

Championing employability amongst graduates and enhancing networks with businesses to build reputation to the benefit of OUBS students, staff and alumni,
Reviewing and promoting the full range of OU qualifications and courses,
Providing strategic insight and advice to further OUBS’s mission,
Advising on MBA syllabus enhancements to align with future business needs,
Mentoring OUBS graduates,
Advising on international strategies,
Enhancing Alumni networks to create a global community that is diverse, inclusive, innovative, and responsive and delivers value to its Members,
Utilising expertise from OUBS graduates to promote the reputation of the school.

Would you like to become part of our esteemed Alumni Council? Could you use your skills and expertise to advise on key topics that will shape the Business School’s future?

The Council meet four times per year (via face-to-face and virtual meetings) to support with all aspects of our alumni strategy as well as building the Business School’s reputation in the corporate word, internationally, and with philanthropic and corporate sponsors. It also helps grow our highly valued global alumni network.

To apply, simply submit your application using the button below and send your CV to alumni-council@open.ac.uk, where you can also ask any questions and find out more about this voluntary role.

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Meet the Alumni Council members

Terms of membership

OUBS commitment

Terms of engagement

Vision

The Alumni Council (AC) vision is to assist the OUBS to deliver transformational, high-quality business and management education by acting as a trusted sounding board for new ideas and strategy and to support OUBS projects, initiatives and events.

The AC endeavours to enthusiastically collaborate with the OUBS to deeply explore and reflect upon both current and forthcoming complex business challenges faced by multiple industries and sectors to ensure that future academic modules are meticulously crafted to address real-world issues and opportunities so at to empower students with practical insights and solutions to complex real-world challenges in an ever-changing and uncertain world.

Together with OUBS, the AC embraces the journey of lifelong learning, championing a brighter, more equitable future for all regardless of background or circumstances.

Values

The Alumni Council core values reflect those of the wider OU which are to be open, inclusive, innovative, and responsive. AC Members embrace inclusivity, diversity and meritocracy which is reflected in leadership by example. All AC Members have an unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity

The Alumni Council meets with senior management and advises the Stakeholder and Alumni Engagement team on the development and delivery of strategic alumni engagement activity.