Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303

This flexible qualification starts with you: where you are now, and where you want to be in the future. Taking a practical approach that’s grounded in your own experience, you’ll be introduced to the essentials of business and management, the context in which businesses and other organisations operate, and its common aims and characteristics. This includes learning about the ethical and legal responsibilities that businesses have, and the global context which impacts businesses of all sizes. You’ll also encounter work-based learning issues that are particularly relevant to your current role.
Key features of the course
Tailor your study according to your interests and professional needs with options including communication skills, personal finance or mathematics..
Examine case studies from international companies to enhance your learning by using real-world situations.
Builds a solid foundation for further study focusing on leadership practice, accounting, or innovation and enterprise.
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsThis section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsStudent Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303