Business School retains its triple accreditation status

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The Open University Business School (OUBS) has retained its prestigious Associate to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) international accreditation for a further six years. This accolade reaffirms our position as a leading, global, business school.  

We are proud that an external team of our peers commended our social mission, and recognised our pioneering approach to distance learning. They were impressed by our performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) and our ability to influence policymakers through PolicyWISE.

Our reaccreditation upholds our school’s firm standing among a global community of business and management educators and researchers, committed to continuous improvement. Thank you to our amazing students and alumni involved in our recent visit.

The renewal of this accreditation from AACSB reaffirms our position as a leading business school and is a recognition of the impact that we have across the UK and internationally."

Professor Keith Schofield
Head of The Open University Business School

Upcoming Events

Jun 2

Technology, Inclusion and Esports: Opening Up New Spaces of Participation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 10:30 to 12:30

Online and and in person at The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB

This event explores the relationship between technology, inclusion, and esports, examining how digital gaming environments can create new opportunities for participation, connection, and belonging in society and organisations.

Jul 16

Guest lecture: Fraud, Data and Emerging Risks

Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 14:00 to 15:30

Online on MS Teams

This guest lecture with Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, will provide an overview of the types of fraud currently causing the greatest harm to society and examine how advances in AI are likely to affect fraud cases in the future.

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