Our student stories

My studies were excellent and allowed me to focus on areas I was interested in, and which were most beneficial to me. The MBA gave me the confidence to just get on with things.

Distance learning seemed like the best fit for me at the time, with two young sons aged five and seven, a full-time job and a sick husband who was already undergoing chemotherapy; it was really the only option.

The MBA is recognised globally and will open up doors that you never knew existed. My qualification and study experience have helped me to achieve senior management positions in the NHS at a much earlier age than most of my peers. It has also led to a national clinical leadership position with the UK’s leading first aid charity.

Completing my MBA enabled me to change my life. It gave me the competence and confidence to start my own successful business. I use concepts from the MBA every day to help my business and our clients.

The OU’s flexibility helped me achieve my career dreams.

The OU is renowned for delivering high quality skills, and I was pleased to be able to apply these from day one of embarking on my course.

Final year MBA student James, who already has a degree with The Open University Business School, explains how he has fitted studying into his busy life to transform his career.

I’m very humbled to receive this award (Sue Pembrey Award) and I want to thank the family and friends of Sue and the Foundation of Nursing Services for giving me this opportunity to highlight my work