Business Administration
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    Business Administration

    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,095 / Total
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Business Administration

    About

    This innovative course is designed to develop a wide range of interdisciplinary skills that you can apply in your own workplace as you develop. You will gain a solid foundation in core management disciplines, including human resource management, organisational behaviour, accounting and finance, marketing and operations – learning to apply your knowledge to analyse, synthesise and evaluate a wide range of situations. You will explore economic, environmental, social and technological change issues; corporate governance; markets and customers; managing resources and operations; financing organisations; management and development of people; developing information technologies for application in business and management within a global knowledge-based economy, and development of appropriate business policies and strategies within a changing context to meet stakeholder interests. 

    Key features of the course

    • A valuable qualification for practising managers who aspire to higher positions 
    • Flexible curriculum to suit your professional interests
    • Takes you two thirds of the way to our triple-accredited MBA.

    The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

    • Knowledge and understanding
    • Cognitive skills
    • Practical and professional skills
    • Key skills

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You’ll be eligible for this postgraduate diploma by satisfying the following academic, work experience and language requirements.

    Academic requirements
    There are three ways to meet the academic requirements:

    1: Bachelors degree with honours
    You'll need to have a bachelors degree with honours awarded by a UK university or equivalent.

    2: Bachelors degree without honours
    You'll need to have a bachelors degree without honours awarded by a UK university or equivalent and you'll need to have completed one of the following:

    • the discontinued OU module Managing 1: organisations and people (B628)
    • three of our Business Management microcredentials*
    • the GMAT examination and achieved a result of 640 or higher.
    3: No Bachelors degree
    If you don’t have a bachelors degree you'll need to have completed one of the following:
    • the discontinued OU Professional Certificate in Management (S01)
    • six of our Business Management microcredentials*

    *See our Microcredentials page for further information.

    Work experience requirement
    You’ll need to have gained a minimum of three years’ experience in a managerial, technical or professional role, so that you have a practical business base on which to build your learning.

    Language requirement
    Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details.

    Acceptance onto the programme
    You’ll be required to show how you meet these requirements. You will be asked to submit your CV and proof of qualifications, including English translations of non-UK degrees. Evaluation of the evidence will take place before you’re accepted onto the programme.  

    If you would like to discuss making an application and require further information, please call The Open University Business School information line on +44 (0)300 303 0065. Lines are open (UK time): Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    Career relevance

    The Open University Business School is one of an elite group of schools worldwide accredited by the three leading international accrediting bodies - AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS - hallmarks of quality of teaching, learning materials and qualification impact. It is home to more than 27,500 successful MBA graduates representing 119 countries.





    Employers value postgraduate business qualifications as an indication of high level business and management skills. These skills are in demand, increasingly so in times of economic uncertainty, and employers want practical experience, a thorough grasp of business, and the ability to lead at a strategic level. Careers surveys shows that students studying postgraduate business qualifications can expect their salary to increase, and have a positive impact on their career progression, as well as bring improvements to their organisation or business.

    Careers and Employability Services have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Choose your qualification.
    2. Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
    3. Register for your module online.
    4. Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
    5. Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

    When to apply

    • Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
    • Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

    To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

    1. Choose your qualification.
    2. Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
    3. Register for your module online.
    4. Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
    5. Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

    When to apply

    • Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
    • Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

    To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

    Business Administration
    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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