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Your 2021/2022 MBA Prospectus WELCOME...
What has kept us going at The Open University Business School this past year is the inspiration we have taken from the commitment of our rising number of students. These increasing numbers display a confidence in the quality of educational experience we provide here.
By Prof Devendra Kodwani, There is no better feeling for Our unique learning method Executive Dean, Faculty of a teacher than when a former is recognised by sponsoring Business and Law. student says, “…I completed the employers who can see the impact OU MBA in 2014. Truly life changing, of learning on the performance it did not feel ‘distant’; the creative of the employee studying with use of interactive materials, us, while also helping to retain residential schools, online forums valued and skilled individuals. and meetings was amazing.” It has never been clearer that global CONTENTS (Steve Mingo, OU MBA graduate) management and leadership Why study with us? 4 Or that, “There is no doubt that challenges require resilient, the MBA has ... improved the way skilful and responsible leaders Mission, Vision, Values 5 that I think and act on a daily who can shape the destiny and basis – a challenging yet terrific future direction of organisations. Our approach 6 qualification!” (Mark Willett, OU These leaders need to understand The MBA that fits MBA graduate) the theory of management and 7 business, and apply this in the real around you In these extraordinary times, the world, as well as be able to spot students of our Master of Business Your learning, our support 8 and respond to new threats and Administration (MBA) programme opportunities as the pandemic have been able to study flexibly MBA programme structure 10 has highlighted so dramatically. and benefit from their studies and They are the ones who will MBA modules 12 learning support that the University create and realise opportunities Compulsory modules 12 continues to offer. for sustainable development Elective modules 14 Our MBA has new and refreshed and workforce wellbeing and productivity in society. MBA (Technology content and offers a cutting- 18 edge, practice-based programme, Management) The University’s vast experience developed by leading management of developing study programmes, academics. Working alongside Entry requirements 19 allied with our practice-oriented businesses, our alumni and our approach to management Our world-class academics 20 students, we deliver an MBA that education, enables us to offer builds executive business skills a flexible and effective MBA Global credibility, while you remain in the workplace 22 that is uniquely placed to help local relevance (whether that is in an office, or in you transform your professional your own home!). This ensures you Our International opportunities and contribute 23 are able to critically assess and Advisory Board to organisational success. apply new knowledge and skills and A global alumni it means that we can support you in 24 and careers network taking the next step in your career. We are proud of the achievements Fees and funding 26 of our more than 27,000 alumni Student and alumni awards 30 who have benefitted from the OU’s MBA programme to make positive Develop your staff with contributions to their organisations, 31 The Open University MBA and to wider society through them.
2 ...TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS
As a business school, Learn what makes us the choice ― Outstanding flexibility of discerning professionals: The Open University Business we have more than School comes to you. The unique ― Elite status way you’ll learn allows you to 35 years’ experience We’re one of 100 business schools access your studies anytime, in the world to hold the ‘triple in enabling people anywhere – on your laptop or crown’ of triple-accredited status1 mobile device, at home, at work to achieve their and we are the most popular in or on the go – so you don’t need this exclusive group in the UK. full potential and to put your life on hold. ― One of the best businesses to make ― Practical expertise Our MBA was ranked fifth best Our MBA tutors and advisory the most of their staff. in the world by CEO Magazine board are experts in their fields, in its Global Online MBA bringing a wealth of industry Rankings 2019. and sector experience to your ― Practice-based learning. Our MBA is designed for ― Affordable practising managers who aspire Studying with us is more to higher positions. You and affordable than you might think. Fewer than 1% of your organisation will benefit And we offer the option to ‘pay as all business schools from your studies straight you go’ in monthly instalments. globally are away, because what you learn TRIPLE today you’ll implement in your workplace tomorrow, ACCREDITED creating immediate impact.
My MBA allowed me to make a career move. The practice-based approach to learning has given me a set of concepts, theories, and practical skills to view organisations from a wider range of perspectives. I apply what I’ve learned in different work situations every day. Tillmann Henssler AACSB Influential Leader 2019, Sourcing Manager for Pfizer
1 We’re accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). These world-leading international management education associations award triple accreditation to fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. 3 WHY STUDY WITH US?
More than 8,600 students are studying with us in 81 countries round the world, with 346 tutors supporting them. Here’s a few reasons why they chose us:
― We’re award winning ― Gain a global experience ― We’re the experts in Among our accolades, By learning with students from distance learning The Times Higher Education other nations and cultures, We’ve been bringing university to shortlisted us for its ‘Business you’ll share best practice and our students, wherever they are, School of the Year’ award in experiences for a truly global for over 50 years. Our resources 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017, and learning experience. are designed for distance the OU was shortlisted in the learning, and we know how to ― Join an influential network ‘University of the Year’ category best fit study around busy lives. We have more than 27,000 in 2020. We were proud MBA alumni representing 120 ― Highly-reputed students winners of The Guardian’s countries. When you graduate, We’ve had two winners in the Business Partnership Award you’ll become part of our strong international AMBA ‘Student of in 2017, and commended alumni network. the year’, as well as an alumnus finalists in the MBA Innovation awarded Influential Leader 2019 Award category in the AMBA status by AACSB. Excellence Awards.
I started out wanting to impress others and ended up impressing myself. I now urge local people I work with to consider studying at the OU – one of the greatest innovations ever! Heather Henry Independent Public Health Nurse
The OU was appointed by the NHS Leadership Academy to deliver the NHS MBA PROGRAMME
4 MISSION, VISION, VALUES
The Open University The Open University Business School We’re open to people, places, methods and ideas. Our mission Inclusive Providing world-class open education and research We play a unique role in society making higher which empowers individuals, organisations and education open to all. society to influence future global development and deliver just outcomes. We promote social justice through the development of knowledge and skills. Our vision To empower all professionals who strive to solve Innovative complex, critical problems by continuously learning, We lead the learning revolution, placing innovation improving practice, supporting diversity, creating at the heart of our teaching and research. knowledge and innovating for responsible growth. We continuously seek new and better ways to Our global community will deliver social mobility inspire and enable learning. and create a sustainable future. We create world-class research and teaching. Responsive We respond to the needs of individuals, employers and the communities in which they live and work.
We are dedicated to supporting our students’ learning success.
5 OUR APPROACH
Centred on your When you study with us, your Learning materials student experience, learning isn’t limited to what All of our modules employ happens at tutorials or our a blend of learning styles, our teaching residential schools. Your workplace with innovative and inspiring model is a highly becomes a vital part of your study. materials that bring your learning to life. effective professional We focus on using practical examples and assignments that As well as study books, development directly relate to your working you’ll learn through podcasts, method that allows life, and we encourage you downloads and our interactive to include and engage your virtual learning environment – all you to acquire new workplace in your studies. of which are designed to support skills – without and inspire you in your learning. taking you away We’re at the forefront of using technology to enhance from your workplace. teaching and learning. Our study materials are informed by rigorous academic research and alumni and employer feedback. Moreover, everything you need is included in our fees.
6 THE MBA THAT FITS AROUND YOU
One of the many Flexible location This flexibility enables you to plan benefits of studying If your job requires travel, you your studies (and your finances) can take your studies with you in advance, and to spread the for an MBA with wherever you go. Simply access cost of your MBA over a number The Open University your MBA virtual learning platform of years. Find out more about from anywhere in the world. fees and funding on pages 26–28. Business School is Flexible access Flexible support our flexibility: with Studying with The Open University All of our learning materials are Business School is more sociable us, you can fit your compatible with mobile devices than you might think. As well – such as tablets, e-readers and studies around your as a range of support from our smart phones, enabling you to tutors – in person, on the phone life – not the other study wherever and whenever and online – there’s always you wish. way around. And someone to talk to in our lively online forums. we’re flexible on Flexible payment several levels. The modular structure of our In fact, you can contact your MBA programme allows a great tutors – and receive support from deal of financial flexibility for fellow students – from anywhere Flexible structure what is a significant investment. in the world. Our MBA can be completed There’s no need to pay the full in just 18 months, although programme cost at the outset; you can take up to seven years simply pay for the module(s) to complete your studies. you’re currently studying. 76% Our flexible structure enables of Open University you to take study breaks students study while between modules and fit your working full or part time. MBA around your work, family and other commitments.
When I moved to Dubai I could easily continue my studies with the OU. I’m positive my studies with the OU have significantly increased my professional confidence and knowledge. Sophie Stevens Jewellery Specialist for Sotheby’s
7 YOUR LEARNING, OUR SUPPORT
We believe that our levels of support set us apart from other flexible learning programmes.
As an Open University MBA student, you’ll be supported before your studies even start, right through to graduation and beyond.
Pre-study induction About tutor groups About your tutors If you haven’t studied for years, As soon as you join our MBA Our dedicated teaching support or you’re new to flexible learning, programme you’ll be allocated and modest tutor-student ratio don’t worry; we’ll guide you to a group ranging from 16 to 20 of around 1:20 means you’ll through a comprehensive students. You’ll stay with these benefit from individualised and online induction. students for your first module, intensive support and guidance. and a tutor will support the group As well as giving you a Your tutor will mark all of and facilitate your learning. detailed overview of our MBA your assignments for a programme, your induction As you progress through the particular module and will offer guidance on: MBA programme, you’ll have provide comprehensive opportunities to work with a range feedback to help you ― time management of different students and tutors. improve as you progress ― how to use the virtual through the programme. The tutor and tutor groups will learning platform be your principal source of support ― study and critical thinking skills. throughout your learning journey.
8 Residential schools Student support teams ― MBA World forum The MBA World forum enables and workshops Our Student Support Teams offer you to connect with all students highly personalised study support Our three residential schools who are studying towards our and maximise your likelihood are a compulsory part of the MBA. You can, for example, of successfully meeting your MBA programme. receive advice from peers who study goals. The residential schools are are at a more advanced stage immersive experiences, bringing Throughout your studies, they’ll of the programme. together students from around the provide integrated learning and world. These face-to-face events learner support, supplementing Online library and take place in a variety of locations, the support offered by your tutor other resources in all wider academic, administrative, across two to three days. To help you research and complete national and regional aspects your assignments, you’ll enjoy free In cases of unavoidable constraints relevant to your studies. on the provision of face-to-face access to The Open University’s events, online residential schools The teams also offer academic extensive online library. Browse are offered. These vary in format; pastoral support – not only thousands of online journals, ebooks, from short but intensive three-day responding to your queries, databases and multimedia resources events with a focus on synchronous but also offering guidance on at your convenience for a learning sessions, to longer, less intensive matters such as module selection, experience that’s truly flexible. schools with predominantly exams and assessments. asynchronous sessions spread over Worldwide alumni a fourteen or twenty-one-day period. Interactive support community There’ll always be someone Working with live case studies, The Open University Business to connect with via our lively you’ll accrue a wealth of real-world School is home to more than vibrant online platforms as well experience. The concentrated 27,000 MBA alumni representing as unofficial online student groups: sessions will help you to work, 120 countries. Enjoy access to one of the world’s largest networks network and learn alongside other ― Tutor forums of MBA graduates via our online students, in an international context. Engage with your tutor and the groups, professional bodies, events other students in your group, Moreover, dedicated development and webinars. in our tutor-moderated forums. workshops will help to improve your skills in areas such as negotiation, ― Online rooms presentation and consulting. Book virtual rooms in which to study with your peers. Tutorial events ― Welcome forums In addition to our residential These forums are suitable for schools, or online alternatives, the initial stage of your study. you’ll be able to attend further Use them to connect with peers tutorials. These sessions provide in other tutor groups who are an opportunity to work through working on the same module. and clarify your study material.
Our tutorials work as facilitative learning events, so you’ll interact with fellow students.
The Open University MBA was a life-changing experience for me. It gave me the knowledge and analytical skills to transition successfully from the military to a commercial role. Nick Wilkinson Chief Executive Officer 9 MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Our MBA has an Other core themes include Earn qualifications critical engagement, embedding en route internationally theory in practice and global As you progress towards your impact awareness. recognised, MBA, you can also study for other practice-based and Core disciplines that you’ll qualifications that will impact integrated approach study include human resource positively on your career. management, organisational On successful completion of: to management behaviour, accounting and finance, ― the first two compulsory and marketing and operations. development. modules (60 credits), you’ll In total, 75% of the programme be eligible to claim the consists of compulsory elements Postgraduate Certificate in Programme overview with 25% comprising elective Business Administration. modules. This enables you to The emphasis for your learning is ― 120 credits towards the MBA, select the curriculum to suit directly rooted in management you’ll be eligible to claim the your needs. MBA modules are practice. The ‘master’ in the degree Postgraduate Diploma in challenging but will always title denotes your ‘mastery’ of the Business Administration. art and science of management. direct you towards improving your management capabilities. ― 180 credits of study, you’ll To achieve this level of capability, be awarded the MBA. the general MBA programme concentrates on themes of strategic analysis, interdisciplinary skills, intellectual stimulation and independent judgement.
Our MBA starts in May and November each year and is designed to take between 18 months and seven years to complete. You’ll need to register for your module at least one month before you start. Examples of the three-year and two-year models are shown below and top right.
The three-year MBA To complete your MBA in three years you will need to spend approximately 12-14 hours a week on your studies.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
PG Certificate PG Diploma
Effective Finance for Managing in a changing strategic strategic Elective 2 MBA project: world (B870) (30 credits) management decision- (15 credits) leaders of in business making change and the (B874) (B875) MBA public sector (15 credits) (30 credits) (F61) (B873) Creating and (30 credits) Elective 3 sustaining value Elective 1 (15 credits) (B872) (30 credits) (15 credits)
Includes residential school Compulsory module Elective module
10 The two-year MBA You can complete the MBA within two years. This more intensive route will be suitable if you can devote 20-25 hours a week to your studies.
Year 1 Year 2
PG Certificate PG Diploma
Effective strategic Managing in a management in changing world business and the (B870) (30 credits) Elective 2 public sector (15 credits) MBA (B873) (30 credits) project: leaders of Elective 1 change MBA (15 credits) (B875) (F61) (30 credits) Creating and Finance for strategic Elective 3 sustaining value decision-making (15 credits) (B872) (30 credits) (B874) (15 credits)
Includes residential school Compulsory module Elective module
Elective modules 15 credits: For more information on these modules, see pages 14–16. Elective modules offer you ― Contemporary issues the opportunity to personalise in organisations (BB853) your MBA to match your career aspirations and expectations. ― Entrepreneurship in context (BB851) You’ll study 45 credits from the following elective modules. ― Leadership and management of public services (BB852) 30 credits: ― Supply chain ― Business, human rights management (BB849) law and corporate social responsibility (W822) ― Sustainable creative management (BB842)
11 MBA MODULES
Compulsory modules Managing in a changing Creating and sustaining world (B870) value (B872) On successful completion of these two modules you will This module will encourage In this module you’ll critically qualify for the Postgraduate you to develop, as well explore the diverse ways Certificate in Business as challenge, your current organisations create, sustain Administration. knowledge and skills in order and expand value. It provides the to deal with contemporary latest theories of value creation, and rapidly changing areas allowing you to practically of management and marketing. engage with them across several Using both independent and business functions and a range collaborative approaches to of organisations. By examining the learning, the module will enable operations and finance functions, you to integrate and understand you’ll uncover the link between ways of managing these core decision-making and performance. business functions in the face Business intelligence is used to of globalisation, technological demonstrate how managers can advancements and recent enhance a firm’s value using data economic, social and and analytics. political upheavals. It also reveals new types of value creation, centring on collaboration, ecological sustainability, employee welfare and overall public good. The use of a game-based learning approach provides a compelling framework to consolidate, reflect, and expand on the knowledge you’ll acquire. Overall, this module offers an interdisciplinary lens to investigate how organisations can create and sustain value in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment, driven by economic, environmental and social concerns.
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. David Monk Operations Manager (Urgent & Emergency Care), Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12 Effective strategic Finance for strategic MBA project: leaders management in business decision-making (B874) of change (B875) and the public sector (B873) In this module you’ll consider This module is studied last This module will provide you with a range of ways that managers to complete your MBA. the necessary tools to become may use financial information This project is an integral part of an effective strategic decision- for making optimal decisions. the MBA and an ideal opportunity maker. You’ll learn about the This begins with considering to link theory and practice. It will analysis of the organisational the external financial pressures enable you to apply core aspects environment, decision-making on companies from investors and of what you’ve learnt to your processes and implementation markets. Next, you’ll examine a organisation and effectively of preferred choices. The materials number of techniques of varying play the role of a consultant include a blend of profit, non- sophistication, alongside a addressing a specific business profit and public-sector cases number of hands-on activities. issue or challenge. The module and examples relevant to and set Finally, you’ll move on from takes you three stages to delivery. in international contexts. This will the basic considerations and Beginning with scouting, you’ll allow you to assess the nuances take into account that neither work with your colleagues to of strategic management across individuals nor businesses explore a range of potential different organisational and operate in isolation. Instead all projects in your organisation geographical settings. Last but our decisions are impacted by or others and prepare three not least, the module will support interactions with others. This leads proposals to discuss with your the development of soft skills, us to a discussion of Game Theory tutor, selecting the best to which you will require both and other behavioural aspects take forward. You’ll then clearly to progress in the qualification of finance. define the scope and objectives and succeed in the workplace. of the project and the module concludes with planning the implementation of your ideas and realising the aims of the project.
Meet the expert
Kevin started his career at During this time he also found Price Waterhouse Coopers in time to write a number of books London, qualifying as a Chartered on the subject of finance for Accountant. After a brief spell managers, including the Financial working in offshore finance in Calculations Workbook, Finance Bermuda, he returned to the UK for Real Estate Professionals and, and worked in senior finance as part of a Financial Times series, positions in the commercial real Uncovering Creative Accounting. estate investment market and In addition to studying at residential development sector. The Open University, Kevin Having worked for a number has been a tutor on the MBA of quoted companies, as well programme for over 12 years. as being the Group Financial As Course Chair for Finance for Controller at the Grosvenor strategic decision-making, Kevin Estates, he then made the has moved the course away from Kevin Amor FCA, MA, BSc, move to management training. corporate finance 101 to more of a Teaching Fellow in the Kevin has run management toolbox for managers which aims Department for Accounting programmes around the world to help students learn how to use and Finance, Chair of for companies such as Unilever, finance and other data to make Finance for strategic BP, Shell, Credit Suisse, British optimal decisions. decision-making (B874). Airways and Kraft Foods.
13 Elective modules Business, human rights Contemporary issues Entrepreneurship law and corporate social in organisations (BB853) in context (BB851) responsibility (W822) The module will help you Social and commercial This interdisciplinary module become a knowledge leader enterprises play an important considers how business within your organisation by role in today’s society, often increasingly conducts its demonstrating that you’re in partnership with larger operations with responsibility ahead of current organisational corporations and public sector to its stakeholders and the wider and business challenges. organisations. This module society. It takes a socio-legal By defining contemporary provides rich, experience-based approach when examining how organisational challenges, as insights into the distinctive this expectation is being framed influenced by technological challenges of creating and in terms of corporate social change, internationalisation, developing entrepreneurial responsibility and human rights complexity and ethics, you’ll ventures. You’ll also develop and the challenges of a globalised develop key skills of planning a deeper, more critical, world. The module is diverse and and communication within understanding of entrepreneurial wide-ranging, considering the and across organisations. practices by connecting your development and application of You’ll become more adept at experiences to relevant concepts these concepts in very different leading transition to green ways and research evidence. As a result, business contexts such as the of working; acting strategically you’ll be better placed to develop development of international in a multinational business your own venture, engage labour standards, criminal environment; and taking smart with other entrepreneurial liability (corruption and corporate decisions that will enhance organisations, and take manslaughter), branding and performance. The module also part in wider debates about marketing, charitable foundations gives you the opportunity to entrepreneurship in the and a range of specialist industries design a game concept that twenty-first century. through the use of case studies. will enhance your strategic and communication skills.
14 Meet the expert
Yue is a Senior Lecturer in Digital how consumers responded to Marketing at The Open University sponsorship initiatives through Business School. She has the Olympic Games. previously been a Senior Her research interests focus on Marketing Lecturer at Coventry international communication University Business School, and strategy, sustainability in esports, Bournemouth University Media sponsorship and endorsement, School. She completed her and HR practice in various Doctoral Studies in Marketing cultural settings. at Leeds University Business School, where she explored
Dr Yue Meng-Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing
15 Leadership and Supply chain Sustainable creative management of management (BB849) management (BB842) public services (BB852) Supply chain networks are This module considers how This module offers a holistic recognised as the organisational managers create innovative knowledge of leadership and form that assures business and sustainable ways of doing management in today’s business sustainability through supply things. The approach combines environment, with a focus on continuity. Supply chain conceptual models with practical public and voluntary sectors. management is a fundamental examples and cross-cultural Public services are those run skill in today’s competitive comparisons. After assessing by government agencies and business environment, and ways in which theories about voluntary sector organisations. organisations that excel in this perception and creativity could While some of their operations function see the benefit in help us organise more effectively, differ from private commercial their performance. This module attention turns to creating organisations, this does not will provide you with an in- promising possibilities in an mean that efficient operation, depth insight into supply chain increasingly interconnected effective leadership and a strong theory, design, management world. If we can create what’s strategic focus are not just as and best practice, taking into needed, without being too wrong important. If you have a public account issues such as ethics, too often, we could amplify our or non-profit-driven background environmental sustainability and ability to do things better. this module will have particular risk management. This will enable appeal. However, the content you to question and reflect upon offers up-to-date business your own organisation and its role information that is applicable in the supply chain. to all sectors – private, public and not-for-profit.
16 Meet the expert
Björn, who has been at The In his teaching, Björn maintains Open University Business School a pragmatic approach to supply since 2012, was appointed chain management issues, Teaching Director of the Masters emphasizing the need for a cross Programme in April 2021. He functional approach towards is particularly interested in the optimizing companies’ supply human factors in Operations chains. His industry experience, and Supply Chain Management acquired in the area of supply and the implementation of chain management but also in management information systems international sales and marketing and entrepreneurship. A co-founder over a period of nearly a decade, and former board member of allows him to illustrate the cases the College of Human Behaviour and examples discussed from in Operations Management of different perspectives. Björn Claes, PhD, the Production and Operations Senior Lecturer in Management Society. Operations Management
17 MBA (TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
If you’re looking for During your studies, you’ll explore You’ll also need to complete an the processes that underpin elective module. You can choose an MBA that focuses technological innovation and the from the elective modules listed on technology – and challenges of technology from on page 11 or study one from the a strategic perspective, with following list of modules: you’re interested in your learning firmly rooted in ― Making environmental management practice throughout. the management decisions (T891) With this qualification you’ll study of technology ― Making strategy with seven compulsory modules which systems thinking (TB871) and technological includes the four in the MBA innovation in a variety plus Technology and innovation ― Managing change with management (TB801); Strategic systems thinking (TB872) of contexts – then capabilities for technological the MBA (Technology innovation (T849); and a residential ― Managing for school module (BXR873). sustainability (T867) Management) (F69) Upon successful completion For more information on the MBA qualification is for you. of the first two compulsory (Technology Management) and modules you’ll be eligible to claim the modules listed above, go to the Postgraduate Certificate openuniversity.co.uk/tech-mgmt. in Business Administration.
Upon successful completion of the first four compulsory modules you’ll be eligible to claim the Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Management.
A typical three-year study pathway would be:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
PG Certificate PG Diploma
Finance for Managing strategic Strategic MBA project: in a Technology decision- Creating and capabilities leaders of changing and making sustaining for change MBA world innovation (B874) (Technology value technological (B875) (B870) management (15 credits) Management) (B872) innovation (30 credits) (30 credits) (TB801) (F69) (30 credits) (T849) (30 credits) (30 credits) Elective (15 credits)
Includes residential school Strategic management residential school Compulsory module (BXR873) (Non-credit bearing) Elective module
18 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are three routes into our MBA programme. Each has an academic requirement, a work experience requirement and a language competency requirement. You will be required to show how you meet these requirements. This will include your CV and proof of qualifications, including English translations of non-UK degrees.
You’ll be eligible for our MBA by satisfying the academic, work experience and language requirements of one of the following routes:
Route 1: Bachelors Route 2: Bachelors Route 3: degree with Honours degree without Honours No Bachelors degree
Academic requirement Academic requirement Academic requirement You’ll need to have a bachelors You’ll need to have a bachelors If you don’t have a bachelors degree with honours degree without honours awarded degree you’ll need to have awarded by a UK university by a UK university or equivalent completed either or equivalent and you’ll need to have the OU Professional Certificate completed either in Management (S01) the discontinued OU module or Managing 1: organisations and six of our Business Management people (B628) microcredentials* or three of our Business Management microcredentials* or the GMAT examination, and achieved a result of 640 or higher
Work experience requirement Have gained a minimum of three years’ experience in a managerial, technical or professional role
Language requirement If English isn’t your first language, a capability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 is required
Evaluation of the evidence you provide to show how you meet the requirements for entry
Acceptance onto the MBA programme
*planned for the academic year 2021/22.
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 09:00 to 20:00.
19 OUR WORLD-CLASS ACADEMICS
The Open University Business School employs more than 100 world-class academics who collaborate with learning technology specialists to create innovative, research-led learning materials. Your MBA modules will be delivered by our network of specialist tutors – practising senior business professionals – to give you a dynamic mix of theory and practice.
Professor Ali Ataullah, Professor Jo Brewis, Finance People and Organisations
Ali’s research focuses on corporate Jo’s research explores the intersections diversification, within-firm allocation between gender, the body, sexuality, of resources, security issuances, identity and processes of organising, public procurement and mechanism design. He is the including a long-term project on menopause and the Head of the Department for Accounting and Finance workplace. Her teaching puts real-life examples at (DAF) and is an associate editor for the European centre stage to encourage students to consider how – Journal of Finance. and why – theory and practice connect or do not. She is the Head of the Department for People Professor Emma Bell, and Organisations (DPO). Organisation Studies Professor Leslie Budd, Emma’s research explores culture, Regional Economy belief and materiality in organisations using qualitative methods of inquiry. Leslie’s research explores the fields of Her teaching takes a student-centred approach to regional economic development and the analysis of complex managerial problems by taking governance in a number of contexts a creative multidisciplinary approach. She is a Fellow including Industry 4.0, place-based leadership and of the UK Academy of Social Sciences and co-author the evaluation of the socioeconomic benefits of of the leading textbook, Business Research Methods space exploration. His teaching engages with these (OUP, 2018). issues with respect to the increasingly challenging environment for public policy and its management. Professor Richard Blundel, Leslie is a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences. Enterprise and Organisation Professor Elizabeth Daniel, Richard’s research addresses the links Information Management between entrepreneurial activity, innovation and environmental Elizabeth’s research focuses on the sustainability. He has also examined the growth effective use of information systems process in a variety of organizational contexts, including by organisations and the individuals craft-based businesses and social enterprises. He is an within them. Her early research focused on large Honorary Fellow of the ESRC Centre for Understanding organisations including the NHS. More recently Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP), University of Surrey, she has focused on IT in micro businesses and self- and co-author of Exploring Entrepreneurship employment, with a particular interest in home-based (3rd edition: SAGE, 2021). businesses. She is the Head of the Department for Strategy and Marketing (DSM).
20 Professor Mark Professor Gordon Liu, Fenton-O’Creevy, Marketing Strategy Organisational Behaviour Gordon’s research is situated at Mark’s research, on the psychology the intersection of marketing, of financial decision-making and strategy, and entrepreneurship with management practices in multinational firms, particular interest in topics revolving around cause- contributes to fields such as international business, related marketing, product innovation/new product behavioural finance, the sociology of markets, development, strategic orientation/capabilities, industrial relations and cognitive psychology. and networks/strategic alliance. He is also part of a major research network exploring the challenges of decision-making Professor Edoardo Ongaro, in conditions of radical uncertainty. Public Management
Professor George Frynas, Edoardo’s research focuses on contextual influencesand adaptation Strategic Management of public management practices to George researches topics in strategic management, local circumstances, also bridging scholarship and international business and corporate social practice by working extensively on the issue of how responsibility, and has a passion for research on to learn from practices that work, for adaptive transfer developing/emerging economies in Africa and Asia. and replication. He has served as the President of the European Group for Public Administration and has vast Professor Jean Hartley, experience in international and comparative public Public Leadership management. He is an editor of the scientific journal Public Policy and Administration, a Fellow of the Joint Jean’s research focuses on public University Council of the Applied Social Sciences, and leadership, covering politicians, a Fellow of the UK Academy of the Social Sciences. public servants and civic activists. She researches leadership with political astuteness, Professor Siv Vangen, leadership development and public leadership Collaborative Leadership in conflict societies. Jean also researches innovation in governance and public services. She leads a major Siv’s research focuses on the programme of research on policing through the Centre governance, leadership and for Policing Research and Learning (CPRL) as well as management of inter-organizational working with many other public services. Her work collaboration and she is co-author of the theory of has shaped some of the thinking and ideas about collaborative advantage. She became Head of the public leadership and management nationally OU Business School in February 2021, having previously and internationally. been the Associate Dean for Research, Enterprise and Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and Law. Professor Richard Holti, She is Professor of Collaborative Leadership in Professional Learning the Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise (PuLSE) and the founding director and chair Richard’s research concerns of the Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL). understanding how professionals can break with existing models Professor Tomasz Wisniewski, for delivering services, working across discipline Finance boundaries to meet needs more effectively. Tomasz’s research interests revolve Professor Devendra Kodwani, around the topic of asset pricing. Financial Management and More specifically, he has published extensively on how political developments, Corporate Governance fundamental factors and behavioural tendencies Devendra’s research focuses on of traders influence stock market prices. corporate governance, financial management and economic regulation of utilities. He is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) in the UK.
21 GLOBAL CREDIBILITY, LOCAL RELEVANCE
Our MBA programme is designed for practising International reach senior and middle-level managers. It has a With students and alumni in 120 countries, we offer strong international focus with an emphasis a truly global experience.
on strategic analysis, interdisciplinary skills, Our students are from many creativity and innovation. We believe that being different sectors, industries and backgrounds. We believe a global business school is about extending that this diversity enriches learning worldwide. your MBA experience, allowing you to broaden your mind and gain a deeper understanding of other cultures.
I was awarded an OBE in the Military Division of the Queen’s Birthday Honours in summer 2019. This was for the changes that improved the safety of military parachuting in my role as Officer Commanding Airborne Delivery Wing at RAF Brize Norton. Although many years have passed since completing my MBA, I still drew upon principles learnt during my MBA studies. They have undoubtedly shaped my thoughts and leadership style over the years, culminating with this huge accolade.
Wing Commander James Simmonds OBE
22 OUR INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
The International Advisory Board (IAB) advises the Executive Dean of The Open University Business and Law Schools, the Business School’s Executive team and the wider University on the latest international practices, providing valuable input from outside the University.
Sanjeeb Chaudhuri Bruce Lee Sanjeeb has a current portfolio Bruce is Senior Vice President for which includes Retail, FinTech and IT Infrastructure and Operations Marketing Tech businesses. As well for the Centene Corporation based as Independent Director and Audit in St Louis, Missouri. Centene is Committee member at Aditya Birla focused on providing government Group, he is a founder Director sponsored healthcare throughout of Stab, a UK-registered FinTech the US and in international markets, platform for real estate brokers. including Spain and the UK.
Andrew Craissati Jay O’Connor
Maggie Miller supporting Andrew is a highly experienced Jay works with organisations to International Women’s investor and adviser who operates define and communicate their Day 2020. across Europe and North America purpose and strategy, engage and with heavy experience of with stakeholders and manage She named Jennie Lee, who Asian markets. change. She is currently conducting played a leading role in the doctoral research on state foundation of the OU, as her James Crotty governance and democratic most inspirational woman. James has recently taken on a accountability at UCL’s Department number of board and advisory of Political Science & School of Maggie Miller roles for a range of institutions Public Policy, and is a member of the Maggie chairs the International in the financial services sector, Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Centre Advisory Board. She is a global following a career of almost 25 for Corporate Governance Working business technology leader and years with American Express. Group on Stakeholder Governance, CIO with more than 30 years’ and the European Corporate experience during a long and James Cullens Governance Institute (ECGI). distinguished career in the James is Executive Vice President, Namrata Sarmah technology sector in the UK and Human Resources, for SNC-Lavalin overseas. The OU MBA alumna of Canada, one of the world’s largest Namrata, Chief Product Officer at was the Alumni of the Year Award infrastructure companies following iPlato Healthcare, is a trustee at the winner for 2020. the acquisition of Atkins in 2017. Middlesex Learning Trust, and board Prior to this appointment, James advisor at a few start-ups in London. Wayne Borg was Group Human Resources She is a strong advocate of diversity Wayne is Managing Director for Director at Hays plc, The BOC Group, and inclusion in the workplace, Media, Entertainment, Culture Linde AG, and PA Consulting Group. leading several women in tech and Fashion Industries at NEOM, and leadership initiatives. spearheading the development Catherine Dixon of a vibrant and sustainable Catherine is Director General of the creative industries economic Chartered Institute of Arbitrators sector. He was previously President (CIArb), joining in May 2020 having and General Manager for Fox just completed a world-record Studios US based in Los Angeles, breaking circumnavigation having been promoted from his of the world on a tandem! role as CEO and Managing Director for Fox Studios Australia.
23 A GLOBAL ALUMNI AND CAREERS NETWORK
Our MBA is your ― free access to current Alumni Council passport to a large, international recruiter guides, and The Alumni Council is a supporting videos on how to work representative body, drawn from active business with headhunters and recruiters. a wide cross-section of OU Business network. As an ― free access to a personal career School alumni. The Council meets regularly with senior management MBA graduate, development programme: The Career Maximiser, of the School and the Stakeholder you’ll automatically developed by MBA career and Alumni Engagement team specialists, Career Farm. to discuss the future direction become a member of the School, with particular of our worldwide ― free access to our online emphasis on alumni relations. library resources. alumni community. ― discounted access to professional career coaches, Our Alumni and Careers CV specialists and career Network is a powerful global assessment programme. community with more than 93,500 postgraduate Business ― discounted membership School members; more than of professional bodies. 27,000 of these have MBAs. ― discounted and priority access It exists to connect you to to a range of Open University fellow managers and leaders Business School CPD courses. worldwide, throughout your career. The network is open to you as Alumni events soon as you hold a professional and postgraduate business We offer a variety of face-to-face, and management qualification online, networking and learning from The Open University and development events, led by Business School. our own academics, tutors, alumni and other professionals within our It’s a privilege to be part Our aim is to provide a service network. At a local level, alumni of the Alumni Council and that you can continue to draw on volunteers organise additional throughout your professional life, informal networking events. be able to help shape the whether you’re looking to progress future of the School and within your organisation, change Our alumni engagement careers, become an entrepreneur programme brings the latest alumni community. or return to study. academic and practitioner thinking and best practice to you through Careers and professional online and face-to-face events, Rob White as well as an open access blog Alumni Council development and insight into practising managers’ We offer a variety of services to views on current global themes. support you at different stages of your career and across various For more information, go to Networking openuniversity.co.uk/oubs-alumni. sectors, industries and functions. Ours is among the largest, most Through our website you’ll find: experienced and most diverse group of MBA alumni in Europe, ― free webinars and a webinar so we’re confident that your library on career support connections will be valuable, and progression. and your networking will always be inspiring. This includes a postgraduate group on LinkedIn which you’ll able to join.
24 Industry networks As an MBA student or graduate, you’ll be able to benefit from our industry connections too:
― Global Business ― Institute of Directors School Network Founded in 1903, the Institute There are only three UK business of Directors is the UK’s longest- schools in the Global Business running organisation for School Network, a growing professional leaders. As an MBA network of more than 100 graduate, you’ll be able to join Completing my MBA business schools across six the Institute at a preferential enabled me to change continents working to improve rate. You’ll enjoy a range of management education benefits and business services, my life. It gave me in the developing world. as well as opportunities to the competence and connect with the Institute’s more than 30,500 members. confidence to start my own successful business. I use concepts from the MBA every day to ― Chartered Management help my business Institute Partnership Our Alumni and Careers Network ― The Institute of Leadership and our clients. partners with the Chartered & Management Management Institute (CMI). This world-renowned specialist membership body raises Rachel Blackburn The CMI is the UK’s only professional standards of more Director for chartered professional body than 30,000 leaders, managers, US2U Consulting Ltd dedicated to promoting coaches and mentors. It delivers the highest standards in world-class leadership tools and management and leadership resources to help you unlock excellence. We offer two individual and business potential. membership packages, both If you want to fine tune your of which are designed to leadership and management support career and personal skills, build your confidence development. Learn more at and learn more from other great openuniversity.co.uk/cmi. leaders, become a member. Its mission is to inspire great leadership, everywhere.
25 FEES AND FUNDING
Our MBA makes a top-tier, triple-accredited qualification accessible to you. When compared to the UK’s other triple-accredited business schools, we believe you won’t find better value for money than The Open University MBA.
Fees Our fee range explained Unlike many business schools, our fee includes: the Module prices are reviewed annually and may vary cost of books and study materials; accommodation as you progress in your studies. and meals at residential schools; access to a bespoke The total cost of your MBA will depend on which elearning environment and project supervision; modules you study and assumes that you’ll pass and examination fees. each module at the first attempt. The approximate fee range for our MBA is as follows: Pay module by module APPROXIMATE REGION Unlike many other MBA providers, we don’t require FEE RANGE1 a single bulk payment in advance. With The Open United Kingdom £17,175 – £18,840 University MBA, you’ll only pay for the modules you’re studying at any one time. This enables you to spread Republic of Ireland £19,900 – £21,560 the cost of the MBA for the duration of your studies. Rest of the world £20,775 – £22,440 If you wish to, you can pay your fees in advance, by debit/credit card or by bank transfer, or with an 1 2021/2022 prices. Fees normally increase annually in line with inflation and the University’s strategic approach to fees. Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA) (see opposite).
The following sample pathways show when and how much you’d need to pay if you’re living in the UK1. Please note: these are suggestions only, and you may wish to take study breaks between modules, for example.
Three-year time plan
0-12 mths 13-18 mths 19-24 mths 25-30 mths 31-36 mths
Managing in Finance for a changing strategic decision- Entrepreneurship world making in context Effective strategic (30 credits) (15 credits) (15 credits) – £1,570 MBA project: management in – £3,140 – £1,570 leaders of business and change the public sector Creating and Sustainable (30 credits) (30 credits) sustaining creative Supply chain – £3,140 – £3,140 value management management (30 credits) (15 credits) (15 credits) – £1,570 – £3,140 – £1,570
£6,280 £3,140 £3,140 £3,140 £3,140
26 Four-year time plan
0-12 mths 13-18 mths 19-24 mths 25-30 mths 31-36 mths 37-48 mths
Sustainable Managing in a MBA project: Effective creative changing world leaders of change strategic Finance for management (30 credits) (30 credits) – £3,140 – £3,140 management strategic (15 credits) – £1,570 Study in business decision- break and the public making Creating and sector (15 credits) Supply chain Entrepreneurship sustaining value (30 credits) – £1,570 management in context (30 credits) – £3,140 (15 credits) – £1,570 (15 credits) – £1,570 – £3,140
£6,280 £3,140 £1,570 £3,140 £4,710
Five-year time plan
0-6 mths 7-12 mths 13-24 mths 25-30 mths 31-36 mths 37-42 mths 43-48 mths 49-60 mths
Effective strategic Sustainable Supply chain management creative management in business management (15 credits) and the public (15 credits) – £1,570 Managing Creating sector – £1,570 in a and (30 credits) changing sustaining Study – £3,140 Study Study world value break break break (30 credits) (30 credits) – £3,140 – £3,140 Finance for Entre- MBA project: strategic preneurship leaders of decision- in context change making (15 credits) (30 credits) (15 credits) – £1,570 – £3,140 – £1,570
£3,140 £3,140 £4,710 £3,140 £4,710
Open University Student Budget REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE: Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) Rate of interest 5.0% per annum When you enrol with us, you’ll be offered the (fixed) opportunity to pay your fees through a loan from OUSBA1. OUSBA will pay your fees to The Open Managing in a changing world £3,140.00 University, and you repay OUSBA either in a single (B870) fee (UK fee) sum or in monthly instalments. (total amount of credit)
You can repay OUSBA at any time before the course Fees paid over 5 instalments of £635.88 begins. In this case, there’s no interest. APR 5.1% Alternatively, you can repay OUSBA in monthly representative instalments payable over up to a year. In this case, interest does apply. The interest rate is fixed for Total amount payable £3,179.40 the duration of the course (current representative Amount of interest £39.40 APR of 5.1%).
As a responsible lender every application made to OUSBA undergoes a credit and affordability check.
Find out more about OUSBA at openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. Continued on page 28. 1 Restrictions apply, go to openuniversity.co.uk/ousba-res for more information. 27 Postgraduate funding for students The Crowther Fund in the UK (Open University graduates only) You could apply for funding to help towards the cost The Crowther Fund was introduced as a tribute of studying your MBA. to the late Lord Crowther, who was the University’s first chancellor. The fund is intended to help England Open University graduates build upon their degrees – either by formal study or research, or by broadening You could be eligible for a postgraduate loan their experience through a period of voluntary work. of up to £11,570 from Student Finance England if you meet the following criteria: The fund is open to all Open University graduates who hold an honours degree, regardless of financial ― are under 60 years old circumstances. The application closing date ― are resident in England is 28 February each year.
― are studying a masters degree which can For further information please email be completed in no more than three years [email protected]. (excluding study breaks) Future Leader Fund ― you don’t currently have a masters degree The Business School offers an annual scholarship or equivalent for the first two modules of the MBA programme ― you are studying your qualification from to an individual who can demonstrate career the beginning. potential to be a future leader. The scholarship, which is funded by MBA alumni, is judged according to the Wales merit of the application. The recipient is announced in February, for study beginning in May. You could receive grants and loans up to a total For further information on how to apply go to of £18,025 over the duration of your course openuniversity.co.uk/future-leader. from the Welsh Government if you meet the following criteria: Employer sponsorship ― are aged under 60 years old The Open University is highly respected by ― are resident in Wales employers. That’s why 77% of FTSE 100 companies have sponsored their staff to study with us. ― are studying a masters degree which can be completed in no more than four years If your MBA studies will benefit your workplace, your (excluding study breaks) employer might be willing to sponsor your studies.
― you don’t currently have a masters degree Our online Business Case Builder tool will help you or equivalent. to generate a fully written tailored business case in three easy steps.
Northern Ireland and Scotland Explore the tool at openuniversity.co.uk/mbasponsor to create a business case to present to your employer. You could be eligible for a fee loan of up to £5,500 towards your fees, from Student Finance Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency Scotland. Credit for previous study If you’ve studied at higher education level before, To be eligible you must be: your previous studies could count towards your ― resident in Northern Ireland or Scotland Open University qualification – saving you study time and money. At The Open University, we call ― studying for an eligible this system ‘credit transfer’. postgraduate qualification. Of the 180 credits required for the MBA, up to 30 For more information on postgraduate loans credits of study can be awarded against modules go to openuniversity.co.uk/pg-fees. (with the exception of the final dissertation module) in recognition of relevant previous study elsewhere.
For more information go to openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer.
28 WE ARE... THE VANBURENS
Andy and Tania Vanburen celebrated their joint MBA graduation at The Barbican in London in 2019. Andy had never studied for a degree although he has accounting professional qualifications, while Tania studied law at a traditional red brick university before gaining a postgraduate certificate in legal practice.
Tania was on the brink of an executive leadership Andy sought an MBA to refresh some of his skills post and wanted an ‘edge’ in her discussions at work. including relevant finance modules.
“The flexibility of the OU really helped during my “I can say it was a really positive experience now studies, as I changed jobs and Andy and I got I’ve come out the other side as it was a huge married in the same year. We took six months out commitment. It’s a big chunk of your life to commit for the wedding. What I loved about the OU as a to over three or four years so you have to be really style of study was we could just take that six-month sure you want to do it. period out to make the most of our I enjoyed meeting up with other students on the life circumstances. day schools. It was good to meet people from similar The great thing about the MBA is that a lot of the and different backgrounds who wanted to achieve learning you undertake is related to your work, the same thing. It was a real motivator. I was able you spend your working day thinking about things to get ideas, help and input, and expand my network in the context of your study. It reframes the way of contacts. you think about work, so a really interesting new The OU, and the MBA qualification, have definitely perspective to bring to the fore. changed me as a person. They’ve made me question Overall, it was brilliant and rewarding both personally things at work so much more. and professionally but it was hard work.” It’s opened my eyes to why we do things. The MBA Tania Vanburen has really helped my career and given me a lot more commerciality than many of my colleagues.”
Andy Vanburen 29 STUDENT AND ALUMNI AWARDS
Every year, we celebrate the exceptional achievements of our students and alumni. This was still the case in 2020 despite the pandemic and the enforced absence of an awards ceremony. The high calibre of winners is demonstrated below with our 2019 MBA student award winners, Tim O’Donovan and Joe Finucane, and our 2020 Alumni of the Year Achievement Award recipient Maggie Miller.
The course was instrumental in helping my career progression by giving me the skills and confidence to take on new responsibilities and initiatives. This resulted in two new promotions – one during, and then immediately after, my studies. I would certainly recommend the course as it was not only academically rewarding and rigorous, it was really interesting too! The quality of tutors, content, resources, and in-person events all led to an excellent learning experience. Tim O’Donovan MBA Student of the Year 2019, IT Manager
My MBA studies have had a profound impact on my career and I have been promoted twice since graduating. This would not have been possible in this time frame without the MBA. Not just the letters MBA but the actual learning and confidence that it gives you is worth so much more. Having these tools has given me huge confidence in my approach to projects and challenges. It was a combination of the hardest and best thing I have ever done. Joe Finucane MBA Dissertation of the Year 2019, Chief Technology Officer, CACI Ltd
I owe the OU a huge debt of gratitude for my success. Having left full-time education at 18, the OU MBA gave me the knowledge and confidence to build my career in multinational organisations in the UK and the US. Receiving this award makes me even more grateful to the incredible staff and academics of this organisation that I’m so proud to be associated with. Maggie Miller Alumni of the Year Achievement Award 2020, Global business technology leader and CIO; Chair of the OUBS International Advisory Board 30 DEVELOP YOUR STAFF WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY MBA
At The Open University, we’re not only academic experts. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked with organisations to The opportunity to study understand their business challenges, with The Open University and provide outstanding learning and is very beneficial for our development solutions. employees who are
In fact, 77% of FTSE 100 ― The programme draws on daily mid-career. It affords companies have sponsored management activity so that them the possibility to their staff to study with The what your staff learn today, Open University. So if you’re an they can apply tomorrow – balance their busy role employer looking to retrain or giving you and your with their studies. This is upskill your staff, look no further. organisation an immediate return on your investment. facilitated by the frequent We introduce employees to the latest business thinking ― It crosses geographical, support and flexibility and enable them to apply cultural and sector boundaries provided by the OU. these ideas to their workplace. – offering equal relevance to Organisations see an immediate the private and public sector. return on their investment. John Griffin ― It develops not only the Senior Early Professionals Geographically dispersed managerial capabilities of Manager, IBM organisations are especially staff but also valuable talents drawn to our ability to deliver such as effective prioritisation, the same learning across the teamworking, commitment country or the world. and personal motivation.
Why is our MBA so If you’re an employer and you’d like to learn more about training popular with employers? your staff with The Open ― The programme offers University – and the benefits a mobile and flexible route of sponsoring employees to for developing managers study with us – please go to and gives them access to openuniversity.co.uk/mba- one of the world’s largest employers. communities of management learners and practitioners.
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