Business and Management At The Open University

Having been made redundant last year I decided that it was time for me to 'grow up' and get a real job! So, I looked to the Open University for suitable courses in order to further myself, not only work wise but also on a personal level. It is some 10 years since I left full time education and although I have undertaken some training courses and modules along the way I have not been privy to any 'hard graft' study, so to speak. I was pleasantly suprised with the Open University - the fact that they were all so knowledgeable when I rang up, the fact that they were very keen to assist and that within the space of about a week I was fully enrolled and ...  Read the complete review

I was undecided as to what route I wanted to take career wise after having my son, and after much deliberation I opted for an Introduction to Business and Management course through the OU. From the start the staff were very helpful in guiding me and ensuring I had made the right choice of courses, and had enough time to study. Once I had received my study books and PC software and log in details, I explored the course website and familiarised myself with the layout, and what was expected of me on this course. The books are easy to understand, the layout is brilliant, and there are many activities to refresh your memory on what you have ...  Read the complete review

On returning from Overseas work last year, I decided it was time for me to continue with my education. I gathered a few prospectuses, and after much deliberation, decided I would plump for the Open University Business School MBA. I had researched into an MBA several years earlier, with Strathclyde Graduate business School, however never felt I had the time to do this, and so never made the initial plunge. I applied for the OUcourse, and won a place, despite not having a first degree, but had worked in management for many years. I was able to start with the foundation course, which was Foundations of Senior Management. The course comprised of four main ...  Read the complete review

Coming from a Humanities background and being in a management role at work, I am studying with the Open University Business School. I have finished the Professional Certificate in Management and am now studying for the Diploma with a view of progressing towards the MBA. I can honestly say that the courses are 100% spot-on, almost everything I am learning I can utilise in my daily work as a Manager, much to the benefit of my company and of my team who are profiting from the people and development and training focus of the courses. Staff at the OU are competent and knowledgeable and although I came across some odd tutors the majority is very switched on and very ...  Read the complete review