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The Open University was awarded a Royal Charter in 1967. As part of the University, the school is subject to the Royal Charter

1984

Professor James Fleck, dean

EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB

1:07

178 full-time, 797 part-time

N/A

7,366 (not executive)

45%

35% on part-time MBA

60%

The Open University Business School?s MBA programme is internationally recognised by practising managers in middle and senior positions, across 70 countries. You can continue to work full or part-time as we deliver practical and relevant work-based learning, giving you the skills and knowledge that you can apply immediately in the workplace. Many of our tutors are practising business professionals with strong academic backgrounds. As such, they bring a wealth of expertise to your learning experience. The Open University Business School is of a select group of schools worldwide accedited by the leading international accredited bodies for business school. The high quality of our programme and teaching is recognised by all three of the world?s leading business and management education accreditation bodies: AACS, EFMD, and AMBA business.

The Open University Business School contributes to the professional education of leaders and future leaders by delivering: strategic thinking capability, organisational and environmental analytical skills, creative and innovative approaches, manage knowledge in the most effective way and evaluate future strategic opportunities in a critical manner. The innovative teaching methods and learning materials ensure that practice-based learning blends with high-quality multi-media material and is facilitated through online and face-to-face tutorials, workshops and seminars, including weekend residential schools. This approach provides support and networking opportunities. MBA graduates are part of an international community of 20,000 business school graduates with a calendar of events and business networking and support opportunities.