Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Start your journey in business and economics with this engaging and accessible certificate. You’ll explore how organisations work, build awareness of personal and household finance, and gain an understanding of key economic ideas that shape everyday life. From marketing and management to global markets and government policy, you’ll examine how business and economic thinking affects individuals, organisations, and society. Through real-world case studies, you’ll develop critical thinking, communication, and practical problem-solving skills. Whether you’re aiming for a new direction or preparing for further study, this course gives you the confidence and knowledge to take your next step.
Key features of the course
Explore business fundamentals through interactive case studies and real-world examples
Build confidence in personal and household financial decision-making
Understand how economic issues affect people, organisations, and society
Develop skills in interpreting data and applying economic ideas to everyday challenges
This business and economics certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
You’ll explore key areas of business and management, including how organisations are structured and how they operate. You’ll also be introduced to core economic concepts and begin developing financial awareness in both personal and broader social contexts.
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Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
At Open University