The Open University

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The internationally recognised MBA is a unique distance learning qualification that will build and develop your business skills. You’ll be able to critically assess multiple perspectives and start applying your new understanding of management as you study.

Key features of the Master of Business Administration from The Open University

– Our triple-accredited status puts us in an elite group of business schools in the world
– Practice-based learning brings your MBA to life in your workplace
– Flexible options enable you to adjust the curriculum to suit your needs
– Strong international emphasis essential for developing leaders in a global marketplace
– Join an influential network of over 25,000 alumni in 100 countries when you graduate.

Career relevance

The Open University Business School is one of an elite group of schools that are 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 25,000 successful MBA graduates in over 100 countries.

Employers value the MBA 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. Much of the work in this qualification involves an evidenced-based approach, thus ensuring relevance in the workplace. AMBA’s careers survey shows that MBA students can expect their salary to increase, and the MBA to have a positive impact on their career progression, as well as bring improvements to their organisation or business.

Scholarship Option

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