YOUR 2017–2018

BUSINESS
AND MANAGEMENT
PROSPECTUS
GET STARTED
03 Achieve your goals with
The Open University
04 Five reasons why you
should choose us
05 What you need to get started
06 The right qualification for you
07 Learn in a way that suits you
08 Improve your confidence
with an Access module
10 How you build your qualification
12 How long your
qualification will take
14 When and how you can pay

WELCOME TO BUSINESS
AND MANAGEMENT
16 Unlock your potential
18 World-leading research
– shaping our curriculum

FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE
19 Undergraduate qualifications

FIND A POSTGRADUATE
COURSE
46 Postgraduate qualifications
64 Postgraduate modules

BEFORE YOU GO
75 Other useful information
76 Order another prospectus
  oday is the day
T
to open up your
future. To expand
your horizons and
gain new skills.
To move your
career to the next
level – or start
a new one. We’re
here to help you
do it all.

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ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

GET STARTED
We’re pioneers in WE WILL:
distance learning, –– help you gain a qualification
that employers respect
just one of the things
–– provide you with great
that makes us unique. teaching and resources
–– offer a flexible learning
experience based around
you and your needs
–– use the most up-to-date
technology to enhance
your study
–– support you when you need it.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

–– Materials that are often
designed by leading
academics as well as public
and private sector industry
experts, and checked with
skills councils and professional
bodies to make sure they’re
current and relevant.
–– Continuing innovation –
we have always been a
leader in education, providing
accessible ways of learning,
wherever you may be.
–– World-class resources –
we have more online library
resources than any other
UK university.
–– Qualifications that are
respected by employers
the world over, many who
go on to sponsor students
studying with us.

86%
of FTSE 100
companies have
sponsored staff
on OU courses

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 FIVE REASONS
WHY YOU
SHOULD
CHOOSE US
1 We make learning
available to all, regardless
of background, age or any
additional learning needs.

2 We’re experts in helping

busy people fit studies
around their working lives
and family commitments.

3 We guarantee you
outstanding value – high
quality teaching at an
affordable price.

4 Our qualifications
are vocationally focused,
ensuring you can put what
you learn into practice
immediately.

5 Our ways of teaching

are respected by students
and employers alike.

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WHAT YOU NEED
TO GET STARTED
Where you start in
life shouldn’t limit
where you go. If you’re
determined to succeed
and prepared to work
hard then choose a
course, get in touch
and get going.
It’s easy to begin studying with
us. In the next few pages you
can find out about the courses
we offer, how you pay and how
long your qualification may take.
WHAT YOU NEED
–– A computer and internet
access. You could receive
financial help to buy a
computer depending
on where you live and
how much you earn.
–– A good grasp of the English
language. To get help and
guidance on whether you
meet this standard, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/
englishlanguage.
COUNT YOUR PREVIOUS STUDY
If you’ve studied before
at higher education level it
might count towards your
OU qualification, cutting down
the modules you’ll need to
study as well as saving you
time and money.
GET STARTED
YOU CAN DO IT
The main reason we’re
called The Open University is
that we’re open to everyone.
Every year, we help thousands
of people achieve extraordinary
things and you could be next.
You simply need the
determination to succeed.
–– Our students are diverse.
30% of new undergraduate
students are under 25 and
our oldest students are in
their nineties.
–– We helped around 22,000
students with disabilities
and additional needs last
year alone.
–– There are no formal
academic entry requirements
at undergraduate level.
For some qualifications you
may need to be in relevant
paid or voluntary employment
– the qualification descriptions
tell you more.
If you tell us what you have,
we’ll do the rest.
To find out how it works,
go to openuniversity.co.uk/
credit-transfer.
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 THE RIGHT
QUALIFICATION FOR YOU

We offer nearly 200 highly-respected qualifications, including

certificates, diplomas and degrees. Read the information below
to help you decide which qualification is best for you.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES FOR POSTGRADUATES

You can study any of the You can study three types
following undergraduate of postgraduate qualification.
qualifications. To find out more
–– Masters degree
–– A degree in a named
about how you build your
–– Postgraduate diploma
subject – Complete modules
in a particular subject to earn
–– Postgraduate certificate QUALIFICATION
Whatever you choose, and how long it takes,
an honours degree.
we’ll give you: see pages 10–13
–– An Open degree –
Tailor an honours degree –– the flexibility to fit
to your needs and interests postgraduate study around
across a number of subjects. your other commitments
–– Diploma of higher –– the opportunity to improve
education (DipHE) – your career
Expand your knowledge –– freedom to follow your
and improve your skillset. passions in depth.
A diploma of higher education
is equivalent to two-thirds
of an honours degree.
–– Certificate of higher
education (CertHE) –
Get a general grounding
in a subject. A certificate
of higher education is
equivalent to one-third
of an honours degree.

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LEARN IN A WAY
THAT SUITS YOU
We give you the
flexibility to fit study
around the other
things going on in
your life, whatever
they may be.
SUPPORTED OPEN LEARNING
You’ll have more one-to-one
contact than you have with
other distance education
providers and more flexibility
than campus-based learning.
We make sure that you always
have the help you need to learn
in the best possible way.
You get regular support from
our tutors and access to all
the materials and resources
essential to your course.
We also put you in touch
with a Student Support
Team from the beginning.
They’ll be there to help you
on your learning journey.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
You may be assessed in a
number of different ways.
We use a combination of
written assignments, oral
or practical assessments,
projects, examinations,
dissertations and portfolios.
Check individual qualification
descriptions for more detail.
PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY
We’ve been using innovative
technology to connect with our
students since we first started.
We’ll make sure that you always
have what you need and
feel connected.
CONNECT WITH
OTHER STUDENTS
Use our module discussion
groups to talk about subjects
or study methods. Or you
could join one of the informal
Facebook groups set up
by students.
Join the conversation on
Facebook.com/OUstudents
Twitter.com/OUstudents
Instagram.com/OUstudentslive
GET STARTED
STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
You’ll also gain automatic
entry to our active Students
Association – you can help
influence University decisions,
meet fellow students and
develop new skills.
Find out more at
openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL
STUDY NEEDS?
The OU is committed to helping
students with disabilities and
additional needs. We’ll give
you the tools to help overcome
obstacles that may stand in the
way of your learning – whatever
your needs may be.
For more information and
to find out whether you may
qualify for financial help
with study and travel costs,
go to page 75, call us on
+44 (0)300 303 5303 or go to
openuniversity.co.uk/disability.
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 IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE
WITH AN ACCESS MODULE
An Access module offers a
great introduction to a range
of subjects. Think of it as a
taster to see if you want to
delve in deeper. You don’t have
to do one, but you may find it
helpful if you don’t have much
experience of university-level
study or you haven’t studied
in a while. You may even qualify
for a free Access module
– see page 9 for more details.
It will also:
–– help improve your
confidence
–– give you a taste of
something you may want
to study in more detail
–– provide an opportunity to
brush up on your study skills.
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
The following Access modules
can prepare you for one or
more of the qualifications
we offer in business and
management.
Science, technology
and maths Access
module (Y033)
This module introduces
you to a technically oriented
range of subjects, including
science; engineering and
design; environment;
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Each module includes a
selection of materials, online
quizzes, and assignments that
you complete over a period of
30 weeks. It takes around nine
hours of study each week.
You’ll get:
–– a personal tutor providing
regular feedback with
one-to-one telephone tutorials
–– further support from
a dedicated team
throughout your study
–– detailed written feedback
–– an OU Access Module
Certificate at the end
of the course.
mathematics; and computing
and IT. As the foundation for
further studies in these fields,
this is the ideal module to
explore mathematical and
scientific ideas and techniques.
People, work and society
Access module (Y032)
This is a multi-disciplinary
module – you’ll be getting
fascinating insights into a wide
range of areas, including social
sciences; health; childhood
WHAT DO YOU
NEED TO BEGIN?
You can start Access modules
in February and October.
You’ll need:
– access to a phone
– equipment that plays DVDs
– the use of a computer with
internet access.
Students who
prepare by taking
an Access module
are more likely to be
SUCCESSFUL
in their future studies
studies; law; management; and
psychology. This will let you
improve your subject
knowledge in those areas
particularly, but also prepare
yourself for further study on a
wide variety of qualifications.
We offer one other Access
module, which is more relevant
to other subject areas:
Arts and languages
Access module (Y031)

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A FREE ACCESS MODULE?
You can study an Access
module for free if you:
–– live in the UK or have a
British Forces Post Office
address (excludes Channel
Islands and Isle of Man)
–– are studying the module to
prepare for an OU qualification
(this doesn’t apply if you live
in Scotland)
–– have a household income (or,
in Scotland, a personal income)
of £25,000 or less, or you’re
receiving qualifying benefits
–– have not completed more
than one year of a full-time
undergraduate programme
at NQF level 4/SCQF level 7
or above, or completed 30
credits or more of OU study.
GET STARTED
HI-RES
PICTURE
NEEDED!
HOW MUCH DOES AN
ACCESS MODULE COST?
If you don’t qualify to study
for free, the cost depends on NEXT STEPS
where you live. Order an Access
–– In England, the Channel Islands Modules Prospectus online
and the Isle of Man it’s £716. at openuniversity.co.uk/
–– In Northern Ireland, Scotland ug-access or speak to our
and Wales it’s £240. Student Recruitment team
on +44 (0)300 303 0069.
Pay up front by debit/credit
card or bank transfer, or choose
to spread the cost with an Open
University Student Budget
Account – see page 15 for
more information.
If you’re studying an Access
module in preparation for
an OU qualification and you
live in England or Wales, you
could cover the costs with a
student loan – see page 14
for more information.
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 HOW YOU BUILD
YOUR QUALIFICATION

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
As an undergraduate student you
will need to build up a set number ACCESS MODULE
of credits to gain your qualification. An optional module to build
your confidence and prepare
Here’s how it works: you for further study.

WHAT ARE STAGES,

CREDITS AND MODULES? To complete Stage 1, you’ll need
STAGES 120 credits, studying modules worth
30 or 60 credits.
–– You must complete three stages STAGE 1
to gain an honours degree, two stages
for a diploma of higher education and one
120 CREDITS
stage for a certificate of higher education.
–– To complete each stage you must
build up a set number of credits… Certificate of higher education

CREDITS
–– You need 120 credits to
complete each stage.
To complete Stage 2, you’ll
–– You need a set number of credits need a further 120 credits, studying
to gain your chosen qualification modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 2

e.g. you need 360 credits to gain

an honours degree.
–– You gain credits by successfully 240 CREDITS
completing modules…

MODULES Diploma of higher education

–– You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year.
–– Different modules are worth
different amounts of credits,
To complete Stage 3, you’ll
usually 30 or 60 credits.
need a further 120 credits, studying
–– Modules are either compulsory modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 3

or selected from a choice of options.

–– Most students study 60 credits a year
– see page 12 for more information. 360 CREDITS

Degree with honours

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 GET STARTED
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
You gain a postgraduate 60 credits at postgraduate level.
qualification by building up
a set number of credits...
Postgraduate certificate
CREDITS
You need:
–– 60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate
–– 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diploma A further 60 credits at postgraduate
–– 180 credits to gain a masters degree. level – total 120 credits.
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules…

MODULES Postgraduate diploma

–– You choose the modules you

want to study, year by year.
–– With each module you successfully
complete, you’ll earn a set number
A further 60 credits at postgraduate
of credits, usually 30 or 60 credits.
level – total 180 credits.
–– Modules are either compulsory or
selected from a choice of options.

GETTING STARTED Masters degree

All you need to do is choose which qualification
you want to study and register on a module that
counts towards that qualification. You can find out
more about the postgraduate qualifications we
offer in business and management on page 46.
For more information on how long your
qualification will take – see page 12.

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 HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
Exactly how long it takes
to get your qualification
depends on you – how many
credits you study each year
and which qualification
you’re working towards.
Most of our students study part
time. The way we work gives
you the flexibility to do this and
get the qualification you want in
a timeframe that’s right for you.
If you want to study full time,
you’ll need to plan your studies
and keep a few things in mind.
We recommend that you do
no more than two modules
at the same time.

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

DEGREE (360 CREDITS)

36 120 credits a year Full time

Study
hours
per week
18 60 credits a year Part time

0 2 4 6
Years to complete

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (240 CREDITS)

36 120 credits a year Full time

Study
hours
per week
18 60 credits a year Part time

0 2 4 6
Years to complete

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (120 CREDITS)

36 120 credits Full time

a year
Study
hours
per week
18 60 credits a year Part time

0 2 4 6
Years to complete

Studying at a rate of 30 credits a year will require nine hours study per week. It will take double
the time of studying 60 credits a year to complete your qualification.

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 That’s what’s so great

Depending on your
qualification, the required
modules may not all be available
within your study year or may
not be studied together for
academic reasons.
GET STARTED
about the OU – it’s
made-to-measure,
If this applies to your
qualification, you won’t it’s bespoke, it fits
be able to study full time. around you and your
See below for a guide to individual needs.”
how long it will take you Hazel Krolow,
to gain your qualification. BA Early Years

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

MASTERS DEGREE (180 CREDITS)

Study
hours 12–16 60 credits a year Part time
per week

0 1 2 3
Years to complete

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (120 CREDITS)

Study
hours 12–16 60 credits a year Part time
per week

0 1 2 3
Years to complete

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE (60 CREDITS)

Study
hours 12–16 60 credits a year Part time
per week

0 1 2 3
Years to complete

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 WHEN AND HOW
YOU CAN PAY
We offer great value FUNDING – ENGLAND If you’re not eligible for a
AND WALES Part-Time Fee Grant or if your
for money, giving you Part-Time Fee Grant does not
Student Finance England and
an excellent standard Student Finance Wales offer cover the full cost of your tuition
of teaching at an student loans to fund study. fees, you can apply for a
Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan.
affordable price. A student loan may be the
See our website for more
And we’ll always best way to pay for your studies
information or call
regardless of your age or
help you find a way income. It’s the most popular
028 9032 3722.
of paying that suits method and you only have to FUNDING – SCOTLAND
your circumstances. start paying it back when you
If you live in Scotland and your
earn more than the income
personal income is £25,000 or
threshold (currently £21,000).
FOR UNDERGRADUATE less, or you’re on certain
benefits, and you’re studying at
Pay on a module-by-module EXAMPLE REPAYMENT
AMOUNTS least 30 credits, you could
basis, rather than up front, for
qualify for a Part-Time Fee Grant
your qualification. See below INCOME MONTHLY
to cover all of your course fees.
to get an idea of costs. EACH YEAR REPAYMENT
BEFORE TAX It isn’t a loan and you won’t need
to repay it.
LIVING IN ENGLAND Up to £21,000 £0
STUDY SUPPORT AND
CREDITS COST PER £22,000 £7 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
EACH YEAR YEAR1
£25,000 £29 If your annual income is less
30 £1,432 than £25,000, you may be
£30,000 £67 eligible for additional means-
60 £2,864
tested funding for study-related
120 £5,728 To qualify for a loan you costs, such as travel, childcare
need to be studying at least and internet access.
1
 017/18 prices; fees normally increase
2
annually in line with inflation and the
one module worth 30 credits
University’s strategic approach to fees. and registered to study for SELF-FUNDED STUDY
a qualification. It’s easy to pay for your
In England, the cost for a 360
credit honours degree based If you get a student loan: studies using a debit/credit
on today’s prices is £17,184. –– you won’t have to pay anything card or by bank transfer. Or set
back for up to four years up an Open University Student
LIVING IN NORTHERN Budget Account (OUSBA) – see
IRELAND, SCOTLAND –– repayments are based on what opposite for more information.
OR WALES you earn, not what you owe
–– payments are deducted GET SPONSORED
CREDITS COST PER
EACH YEAR YEAR1
automatically from your salary See whether your company
–– you can pay off the loan or organisation would want to
30 £479 early without any penalties help you learn and develop, it’s
always worth asking.
60 £958 –– if, for any reason, there’s
a balance outstanding after
120 £1,916
30 years – it’ll be written off.
1
 017/18 prices (exceptions apply);
2
fees normally increase annually in line FUNDING – NORTHERN MORE ONLINE
with inflation and the University’s IRELAND
strategic approach to fees. To find out more about
Student Finance Northern
In Northern Ireland, Scotland paying for your studies, go
Ireland offer a Fee Grant of up
and Wales the cost for a typical to openuniversity.co.uk/
to £1,230 to help towards your
360 credit honours degree ug-fees. Or call an OU adviser
fees. The amount depends on
based on today’s prices is on +44 (0)300 303 5303.
how much you earn and how
£5,748. many credits you study.

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FOR POSTGRADUATE
You pay for postgraduate
qualifications module by
module. The total fee depends
on what you choose to study.
FUNDING – ENGLAND
AND WALES
You could be eligible for a
postgraduate loan of up to
£10,280 from Student
Finance England or Student
Finance Wales.
To be eligible you must:
–– be under 60 years old
–– be resident in England or
Wales (although some EU
students may be eligible)
–– be studying a masters
degree which can be
completed in no more
than three years
–– not currently have
a masters degree
or equivalent
–– be studying your qualification
from the beginning.
IF YOU GET A LOAN:
–– the earliest you’ll start
repaying your loan is
April 2019
–– repayments are based
on what you earn, not
what you owe. You only
start paying it back when
you earn more than the
income threshold
(currently £21,000)
–– payments are deducted
automatically from
your salary
–– if, for any reason, there’s
a balance outstanding after
30 years – it’ll be written off.
FUNDING – NORTHERN
IRELAND AND SCOTLAND
You could be eligible for a fee
loan of up to £5,500 towards
the fees of your qualification
from Student Finance Northern
Ireland or the Student Awards
Agency Scotland.
To be eligible you must:
–– be resident in Northern
Ireland or Scotland
–– be studying for an eligible
postgraduate qualification
IF YOU GET A LOAN:
–– you’ll start repaying your
loan the April after you’ve
graduated or left the course
–– repayments are based on
what you earn, not what you
owe. You only start paying it
back when you earn more
than the income threshold
(currently £17,775)
–– payments are deducted
automatically from your salary.
OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENT BUDGET
ACCOUNTS LTD (OUSBA)
When you enrol with us, you’ll
be offered the opportunity to
pay your fees through a loan
from OUSBA. OUSBA will
pay your fees to The Open
University, and you repay
OUSBA either in a single sum
or in monthly instalments.
You can repay OUSBA at any
time before the course begins.
In this case, there’s no interest.
Alternatively, you can repay
OUSBA in monthly instalments
payable over up to a year.
GET STARTED
SELF-FUNDED STUDY
It’s easy to pay for your
studies using a debit/credit
card or by bank transfer.
Or set up an Open University
Student Budget Account
(OUSBA) – see below for
more information.
GET SPONSORED
See whether your company or
organisation would want to help
you learn and develop, it’s
always worth asking.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about
paying for your studies, go
to openuniversity.co.uk/
pg-fees. Or call an OU adviser
on +44 (0)300 303 5303.
(Northern Ireland enquirers
call 028 9032 3722.)
In this case, interest does
apply. The interest rate is fixed
for the duration of the course
(current representative 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.
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 WELCOME TO
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
For more than 30 years, The Open
University Business School has
been redefining what it means to
be an elite business school, offering
flexible, high-quality business and
management education worldwide.
Our qualifications are challenging
and prestigious. Our aim is to equip
you with the knowledge and skills
you need to take your career to
new heights.
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WHY STUDY WITH US?
We’re one of Europe’s largest
business schools, and we’re one
of only 75 business schools
worldwide to hold the ‘triple
crown’ of triple-accredited
status. That places us within the
top one per cent of business
schools in the world – and you
among the business elite when
you graduate.
We’re a world leader in flexible
learning, and a pioneer in using
technology to deliver education
in ways that work for you as a
busy professional.
Around 35,000 students are
currently enrolled on our
business, management and law
programmes. We’re proud that
our students return some of the
highest satisfaction scores in
the annual National Student
Survey – and have done ever
since it began.
UNDERGRADUATE
Our flexible qualification
structure leads from certificate
to diploma to degree. You can
study for a certificate or
diploma in its own right, or
count these studies towards an
honours degree. Whatever you
decide, each award is a valuable
qualification in its own right.
PROFESSIONAL
ACCREDITATION
Our MSc in Human Resource
Management is approved by
the Chartered Institute of
Personnel and Development,
and students can attain
membership after successfully
completing the diploma stage
of this qualification.
business functions (such as
marketing, HR and finance)
are likely to be in demand.
If you graduate from the
Business School with a
postgraduate qualification,
you’ll automatically belong
to our influential alumni
community, which has 90,000
members worldwide.

Our undergraduate qualifications
range from the Professional
Certificate in Accounting and
the Diploma of Higher Education
in Business Management, to
honours degrees in business
management, computing & IT
and business. Our Open degree
allows you to tailor your
qualification to your particular
areas of interest.
POSTGRADUATE
We offer postgraduate diplomas
in business administration,
finance, human resource (HR)
management, and management.
Our certificates include the
Postgraduate Certificate in
Business Administration,
Finance and in HR Management.
Our masters degrees include
the triple-accredited, practice-
based MBA, which was recently
ranked sixth in the world by
CEO Magazine. The fast-track
MBA option enables you to
complete your studies within
two years, rather than three.
We also offer specialist masters
degrees in finance and HR
management.
WELCOME
Our MSc in Finance has been And you won’t need to wait
accepted into the Chartered until graduation to start reaping
Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute rewards: according to a recent
University Recognition Program. poll, 82% of our MBA students
And students who complete the received a salary increase whilst
Professional Certificate in still studying the MBA.
Accounting are exempt from
some professional examinations
of the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants,
the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants and
the Chartered Institute of Public
Finance and Accountancy. MORE ONLINE
Learn more about our
BEYOND GRADUATION
business and management
According to the Times qualifications, and register
Higher Education’s annual for your chosen course, at
survey 2016, graduates of openuniversity.co.uk/courses
The Open University are among
the most employable in the UK.
Of the graduates who responded
to our latest leavers survey,
within six months of graduating
95% were in work, and 6% were
both working and undertaking
further study. Among the most
popular industries for these
graduates were public
administration and education.
As a business graduate, your
commercial acumen, analytical
skills and understanding of key

I love the study materials produced by the OU.

They’re high in quality, easy to follow and you
gain lots of information very quickly.”
David Foreman, BA (Hons) Business Management

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 WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH –
SHAPING OUR CURRICULUM
OU Business School (OUBS) research has
changed the way businesses operate – and has
had a positive impact on people’s lives. We’ve
explored themes such as management practice,
social marketing, non-market strategy, power and
control, decision making and leadership in the
public and third sector.
HELPING US ALL BENEFIT We’ve launched The True Board of Science seminal report
FROM BETTER DECISIONS Potential Centre for the Public ‘Under the Influence’.
Our research on links between Understanding of Finance, The report guided discussion by
emotions and decision-making which allows you to access the House of Commons Health
by financial traders – aiming modules that help you make Select Committee and
to help avoid another global sound financial decisions. underpinned a Private Members
financial crisis like the one More than 200,000 people Bill on the regulation of alcohol
in 2008 – is used by leading have taken advantage already. marketing to children.
European investment bank Saxo
MAKING ALCOHOL MARKETING IMPROVING LEADERSHIP
Bank to train its traders.
MORE RESPONSIBLE IN THE NHS
It was also used to develop the
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– the website where the public
drinks marketing and young by the NHS to develop its
could participate in scientific
people’s attitudes to alcohol, managers and clinicians
tests – featured in the BBC
which was used in the British by its leadership academy.
series Watchdog.
Medical Association (BMA)
Our work has also helped
individual healthcare trusts
devolve decision-making and
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FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE
You can register for the 2017/18
academic year for undergraduate
qualifications from 9 March 2017.
We’ve based the qualification
start dates on the first applicable
module(s) you can study as part
of your qualification.
Modules featured in this prospectus are those
that are currently available for study. But
please bear in mind that the exact selection
may change over time.
ACCOUNTING
20 Professional Certificate
in Accounting (S25)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
22 BA (Hons) Business
Management (Q91)
29 Diploma of Higher Education
in Business Management (W51)
29 Certificate of Higher Education
in Business Management (T27)
32 BA (Hons) Business Management
(Sport and Football) (Q88)
34 Diploma of Higher Education
in Business Management
(Sport and Football) (W49)
34 Certificate of Higher Education
in Business Management
(Sport and Football) (T25)
36 BSc (Hons) Computing & IT
and Business (Q67)
40 Professional Certificate
in Management (S01)
OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
42 BA or BSc (Hons) Open degree (QD)
44 Diploma of Higher Education
Open (W34)
44 Certificate of Higher Education
Open (T09)
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 ACCOUNTING
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN ACCOUNTING
The Professional Certificate in Please note that the final
Accounting is ideal if you want enrolment date for this
a route into the accountancy qualification will be in
March 2018 after which it
profession, or if you need will no longer be available
fundamental accounting skills to new students. You must
in a management or other role. complete your study by
31 December 2019.
You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of
financial and management accounting and its
role in business organisations – including how
to prepare accounts and how to use accounting
information for decision-making, planning and
control. You’ll also explore issues of business law,
corporate governance and ethics as they relate
to accounting and management.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
–– Prepares you for professional
accountancy training.
–– Accredited by a range of
professional bodies.
–– Provides exemption from
some professional body
qualifying exams.
–– You may be able to
count existing accounting
qualifications towards
this certificate.
CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
The Professional Certificate in
Accounting provides a solid
foundation in accounting skills.
Although it does not qualify
you as an accountant (for
which you need to pass the
qualifying examinations of a
professional accounting body),
it is accredited by a range
of professional bodies and
is excellent preparation
for professional
accountancy training.
ACCREDITATION
The Professional Certificate
in Accounting is accredited by
the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants,
Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants,
Association of Accounting
Technicians, Association of
International Accountants,
Chartered Institute of Public
Finance and Accountancy and
the International Association
of Book-Keepers.
COURSE DETAILS
STAGE 1
60 CREDITS REQUIRED
You will study two compulsory
modules:
Financial accounting (B291) will
teach you how financial
statements are prepared and
help you develop the skills to
prepare them yourself. You’ll
also explore differences in
financial accounting for various
businesses, building an
understanding of the
frameworks underpinning
accounting and audit practice.
Management accounting (B292)
provides a substantial
grounding in the fundamentals
of management accounting in
different organisations and
environments. You’ll gain an
applied knowledge and
understanding of the purpose,
principles and scope of
management accounting.
AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE S25
TOTAL CREDITS 60
START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)
APR 2018
(Registration closes 15 Mar 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mixture of:
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– Interactive computer-marked
assignments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 1 year: 18 study hours
a week/60 credits a year
Time limit: Must be completed
by 31 Dec 2019
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials provided are:
a balance of print and online
Electronic versions of printed
materials available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media (e.g. DVD)
Online forum – Optional
Collaborative work – Optional
FEES
For information on fees and
how to pay, see page 14
Qualification delivery is subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
For more information
and to register go to
openuniversity.co.uk/s25
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 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
How do businesses develop
strategies, handle risk and take
decisions? What’s involved in
essential business functions such as
marketing, accounting and finance?
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This degree in business
management provides an
innovative and accessible
introduction to the world
of business, and helps you
relate your studies directly
to your own workplace.
You’ll investigate how
organisations work, how
they’re managed, and the
external world in which
they operate.
You’ll also gain a general
understanding of business
organisations and their key
elements; wider considerations
such as environments, markets
and processes; and how all
these work together.

Flexible options enable you to
focus on subject areas that are
most relevant to your needs.
You can combine your business
management studies with a
specialism in either accounting,
economics, innovation and
enterprise, leadership practice
or marketing.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
–– Develops your understanding
of business organisations and
their key elements.
–– Explores wider considerations
such as environments,
markets and processes; and
how all these work together.
–– Helps you relate your studies
to your workplace, allowing
you to put your learning in to
practice immediately.
–– Provides a learning experience
from an internationally
recognised, triple-accredited
business school.
CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
The skills and knowledge
you’ll develop by studying this
degree (whether you focus on
business management alone or
combine it with another subject)
will equip you to follow a
number of career paths, and
are recognised by employers
as having great value for work
in business and management.
They can also lead to
opportunities in specialist areas
concerned with offering
guidance to managers – such
as management consultancy or
business journalism. The degree
will also develop your cognitive
skills – critical thinking, analysis,
paraphrasing and evaluation;
improve your ICT and
presentation skills, and your
basic numeracy; and develop
your understanding of the
contribution of functions like
marketing, HR, operations
and finance.
AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE Q91
TOTAL CREDITS 360
START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)
FEB 2018
(Registration closes 11 Jan 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mixture of:
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– Interactive computer-marked
assignments
–– End-of-module assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years: 18 study hours
a week/60 credits a year
Full time: 3 years: 36 study hours
a week/120 credits a year
Time limit: 16 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials provided are:
a balance of print and online
Electronic versions of printed
materials available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media (e.g. DVD)
Online forum – Compulsory
Collaborative work – Compulsory
FEES
For information on fees and
how to pay, see page 14
Qualification delivery is subject to change.
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 ROUTES THROUGH
STAGE 2 STAGE 3
THE DEGREE
120 CREDITS REQUIRED 120 CREDITS REQUIRED
You can choose between
a broad-based degree in Stage 2 begins with Shaping In Making sense of strategy
business management or study business opportunities (B207), (B301), you will focus on the
business in combination with which focuses on the essential fascinating world of strategy –
another specialist option, organisational functions of from its origins and
depending on your interests human resources; marketing; development as a subject to
or career aspirations. operations management; the controversies that dominate
and accounting and finance. contemporary strategic debate.
BA (HONS) BUSINESS You’ll examine their key You’ll develop skills in critical
MANAGEMENT practices, processes and thinking, independent enquiry
This route will give you the thinking, and their contributions and collaborative working as
opportunity to acquire a to an integrated approach to you analyse and apply the ideas
broad knowledge of managing organisations – with and approaches that have
business management a strong emphasis on practice- influenced how strategy is
and organisations. based learning. conceived and carried out in
The choice of optional modules today’s organisations.
STAGE 1 includes business organisations You’ll complete your studies
120 CREDITS REQUIRED and environments, leadership, with option modules drawn
influence and change, from a broad selection of
Stage 1 introduces you to the
accounting and finance, or subject areas in business,
essential disciplines of business
economics. You’ll continue to economics, marketing,
and management.
develop your understanding of innovation and enterprise,
In An introduction to business the principal theories, methods, accounting and management
and management (B100), models and approaches that – offering you the opportunity
you’ll be introduced to the can be deployed in these to critically analyse and
different internal and external subject areas. evaluate a range of ideas,
elements of a business to help
arguments and theories.
you understand the context
in which a business operates.
You will explore the common
aims and characteristics of
business and what makes them
different. Different forms of
business structures, cultures
and functions are identified
and the political, social,
economic, technological and
ethical considerations affecting
business are introduced.
You’ll complete this stage with
60 credits selected from a wide
choice of subject areas.

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BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
(ACCOUNTING)
This option combines business
and management with the
study of financial and
management accounting
practice and strategy, giving
you essential skills that are
applicable to a wide range of
careers in business and finance.
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
You’ll start with An introduction
to business and management
(B100) as in the standard BA
(Hons) Business Management
curriculum, and then study two
compulsory modules.
Fundamentals of accounting
(B124) introduces the principles
and practice of both financial
and management accounting,
and gives you an insight into
the purpose and context of
accounting within business
management.
You and your money: personal
finance in context (DB123) will
develop your financial skills and
improve your understanding of
the constantly changing social
and economic environment in
which financial decisions are
made. You’ll explore questions
such as: Why do people borrow
so much? How can I plan for
my retirement?
STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 2 begins with Shaping
business opportunities (B207),
which focuses on the essential
organisational functions of
human resources; marketing;
operations management; and
accounting and finance. You’ll
examine their key practices,
processes and thinking, and
their contributions to an
integrated approach to
managing organisations –
with a strong emphasis on
practice-based learning.
You’ll then study two
compulsory modules:
Financial accounting (B291)
explores differences in financial
accounting for different
businesses, and building an
understanding of the
frameworks that underpin
accounting and audit practice.
Management accounting (B292)
examines the fundamentals of
this practice in different
organisations and environments,
and develops an applied
knowledge and understanding
of the purpose, principles and
scope of management
accounting.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 3 begins with Making
sense of strategy (B301), which
focuses on the fascinating world
of strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
Then, in Advanced management
accounting (B392), you’ll
explore accounting concepts
and applications employed at
a strategic level – like organising
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
for performance, using
diagnostic and interactive
control systems, achieving
profit goals and strategies.
To complete your degree,
there’s an exciting choice of
modules covering topics like
responsible marketing;
entrepreneurship; marketing
and finance; organisations and
people; and managing across
organisational and cultural
boundaries.
This degree does not qualify
you as an accountant (for which
you need to pass the qualifying
examinations of a professional
accounting body).
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 BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
(ECONOMICS)
This option combines business
and management with the
study of key economic theories
and policies.
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 1 starts with An
introduction to business and
management (B100). This module
will introduce you to the different
internal and external elements
of a business and will help you
understand the context in which
a business operates. You will
explore the common aims and
characteristics of business
and what makes them different.
Different forms of business
structures, cultures and
functions are identified and
the political, social, economic,
technological and ethical
considerations affecting
business are introduced.
You’ll complete this stage with
two modules selected from
accounting, retail management
and marketing, mathematics,
statistics, personal finance,
communication skills and
management practice.
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STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 2 begins with Shaping
business opportunities (B207),
which focuses on the essential
organisational functions of
human resources; marketing;
operations management; and
accounting and finance. You’ll
examine their key practices,
processes and thinking, and
their contributions to an
integrated approach to
managing organisations –
with a strong emphasis on
practice-based learning.
You’ll follow this with Running
the economy (DD209), which
investigates a wide range of
issues in economic theory
including innovation; economic
policy and competition; firms’
decision making; market
structures; the changing role
of the state; poverty and
international trade;
unemployment and inflation;
economic forecasting; and
managing the national economy.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 3 begins with Making
sense of strategy (B301), which
focuses on the fascinating world
of strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
You’ll complete your degree
with Doing economics: people,
markets and policy (DD309),
which explores economic
theories that explain the
behaviour of people in
households, firms, markets and
governments. You’ll encounter
alternative economic
explanations that will enable
you to make your own critical
judgements of which theory
serves which purpose best.
You’ll also be equipped with
the skills needed to conduct
your own research project and
to develop a more critical view
of the socio-economic world in
which you live.
BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
(INNOVATION AND
ENTERPRISE)
This option combines business
and management with the
principles of innovation and
design thinking, as well as
entrepreneurship theory
and practice.
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
In your first Stage 1 module,
An introduction to business and
management (B100), you’ll be
introduced to the different
internal and external elements
of a business to help you
understand the context in
which a business operates.
You will explore the common
aims and characteristics of
business and what makes them
different. Different forms of
business structures, cultures
and functions are identified and
the political, social, economic,
technological and ethical
considerations affecting
business are introduced.
You’ll complete Stage 1 with
Design thinking: creativity
for the 21st century (U101).
This module will introduce
you to essential features of the
design process, and encourage
creative approaches to
problem-solving that can
be developed further in the
Stage 2 specialism.
STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 2 you will study
Shaping business opportunities
(B207), which focuses on the
essential organisational
functions of human resources;
marketing; operations
management; and accounting
and finance. You’ll examine their
key practices, processes and
thinking, and their contributions
to an integrated approach to
managing organisations –
with a strong emphasis on
practice-based learning.
You will also continue with
your specialism as you study
Exploring innovation and
entrepreneurship (B205).
This module examines different
forms of innovative and
entrepreneurial practice around
the world, and at different
scales, including: technological
and social innovation;
commercial and social
enterprise; independent and
corporate entrepreneurship.
You will also develop subject-
related skills by taking part in
an online negotiation activity
and working as part of a small
team to develop your own
proposal for an innovative
entrepreneurial venture.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 3 you will study Making
sense of strategy (B301), which
focuses on the fascinating world
of strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
Your specialist study of
innovation and enterprise
continues with Creating futures:
sustainable enterprise and
innovation (B327), which
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
provides intermediate
conceptual and practical
learning in entrepreneurship
and innovation in different
contexts. The module will
enable you to develop
independent research and
online collaborative skills
necessary to engage in
sustainable enterprise and
innovation practices in new
and existing organisations.
You’ll complete your degree
with one from a choice of
two modules:
–– Managing across
organisational and cultural
boundaries (B325) explores
the many issues and
challenges associated with
working collaboratively across
different contexts. You will
also learn about the concepts
and theories that can help
you to better manage
collaborative situations
in the future.
–– Marketing and society (B324)
focuses on the application of
marketing concepts beyond
commercial marketing and
considers the issues of ethics
and responsible practice
in marketing.
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 BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
(LEADERSHIP PRACTICE)
This option combines business
and management with a focus
on leadership practice.

STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED

Your first Stage 1 module,

An introduction to business and
management (B100), will
introduce you to the different
internal and external elements
of a business and help you
understand the context in which
a business operates. You will
explore the common aims and
characteristics of business and
what makes them different.
Different forms of business
structures, cultures and
functions are identified and
the political, social, economic,
technological and ethical
considerations affecting
business are introduced.
To complete Stage 1, you’ll
take two 30-credit modules:
–– Management practice (B123)
introduces management ideas
and uses activities to develop
your understanding of
management practice in your
work, and in the wider context
of organisations.
–– Communication skills for
business and management
(LB170) will empower you to
undertake more insightful
case-study analysis, write
successful essays, and
produce influential
documents, such as proposals
and company reports.
STAGE 2 STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED 120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 2 you will study Stage 3 begins with, Making
two modules: sense of strategy (B301), which
focuses on the fascinating world
–– Shaping business
opportunities (B207), which of strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
focuses on the essential
organisational functions of controversies that dominate
human resources; marketing; contemporary strategic debate.
operations management; and You’ll complete your studies
accounting and finance. You’ll with two compulsory modules
examine their key practices, covering the management of
processes and thinking, and organisations, people,
their contributions to an marketing and finance.
integrated approach to
managing organisations –
with a strong emphasis on
practice-based learning.
–– Making it happen! Leadership,
influence and change (B204),
will help you explore how to
initiate and carry through
improvements and projects in
your current work from an
early stage.

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BA (HONS) BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
(MARKETING)
This option combines business
and management with the
study of marketing.
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Your first Stage 1 module,
An introduction to business and
management (B100), will
introduce you to the different
internal and external elements
of a business and help you
understand the context in
which a business operates.
You will explore the common
aims and characteristics of
business and what makes them
different. Different forms of
business structures, cultures
and functions are identified and
the political, social, economic,
technological and ethical
considerations affecting
business are introduced.
Next, in An introduction to retail
management and marketing
(B122), you’ll look at how
retailing has developed, how
retail outlets operate and how
retailers apply retail marketing
techniques.
You’ll complete this stage with
a 30-credit optional module
selected from accounting,
mathematics, statistics, personal
finance, communication skills or
management practice.
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT (W51)
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT (T27)
STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 2 you will study
Shaping business opportunities
(B207), which focuses on the
essential organisational
functions of human resources;
marketing; operations
management; and accounting
and finance. You’ll examine their
key practices, processes and
thinking, and their contributions
to an integrated approach to
managing organisations –
with a strong emphasis on
practice-based learning.
Then in, Business organisations
and their environments (B201),
you’ll draw on your own
experiences of interacting with
business organisations as an
employee, customer or
stakeholder, as you discover the
ways in which businesses begin,
function and prosper in the
twenty-first century.
We also offer a diploma of
higher education which
follows the same curriculum
as Stages 1 and 2 of the BA
(Hons) Business Management
(Q91) and a certificate of
higher education which
follows the same curriculum
as Stage 1 of the degree.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 3 you will study Making
sense of strategy (B301), which
focuses on the fascinating world
of strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
Your second Stage 3 module,
Marketing and society (B324),
focuses on the application of
marketing concepts beyond
commercial marketing and
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
considers the issues of ethics
and responsible practice
in marketing.
To complete your degree, you
will study one further module
from a range of business-related
subject areas.
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 BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Q91)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
AND ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS
STAGE 1 (120 CREDITS)

An introduction to business An introduction to business An introduction to business

and management and management and management
(B100) (60 credits) (B100) (60 credits) (B100) (60 credits)

Fundamentals of accounting
(B124) (30 credits)

You will now choose 60 credits You and your money: personal You will now choose 60 credits
from a selection of modules, finance in context from a selection of modules,
go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91 (DB123) (30 credits) go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91

Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management (T27)

STAGE 2 (120 CREDITS)

Shaping business opportunities Shaping business opportunities Shaping business opportunities

(B207) (60 credits) (B207) (60 credits) (B207) (60 credits)

Financial accounting
(B291) (30 credits)

You will now choose 60 credits

from a selection of modules, Management accounting Running the economy
go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91 (B292) (30 credits) (DD209) (60 credits)

Diploma of Higher Education in Business Management (W51)

STAGE 3 (120 CREDITS)

Making sense of strategy Making sense of strategy Making sense of strategy

(B301) (60 credits) (B301) (60 credits) (B301) (60 credits)

Advanced management
accounting
(B392) (30 credits)

You will now choose 60 credits You will now choose 30 credits Doing economics: people,
from a selection of modules, from a selection of modules, markets and policy
go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91 go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91 (DD309) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS BA (HONS) BUSINESS BA (HONS) BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT (ACCOUNTING) MANAGEMENT (ECONOMICS)

MORE ONLINE For more information and to register go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91

Module availability and qualification structure is subject to change.

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 Subject/specialism Compulsory Option Intermediate Awarded
choice modules modules qualifications qualifications

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICE AND MARKETING

An introduction to business An introduction to business An introduction to business

and management and management and management
(B100) (60 credits) (B100) (60 credits) (B100) (60 credits)

An introduction to retail
Management practice management and marketing
(B123) (30 credits) (B122) (30 credits)

Design thinking: creativity Communication skills for You will now choose 30 credits
for the 21st century business and management from a selection of modules,

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
(U101) (60 credits) (LB170) (30 credits) go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91

Shaping business opportunities Shaping business opportunities Shaping business opportunities

(B207) (60 credits) (B207) (60 credits) (B207) (60 credits)

Exploring innovation Making it happen! Leadership, Business organisations

and entrepreneurship influence and change and their environments
(B205) (60 credits) (B204) (60 credits) (B201) (60 credits)

Making sense of strategy Making sense of strategy Making sense of strategy

(B301) (60 credits) (B301) (60 credits) (B301) (60 credits)

Creating futures: sustainable Managing 1: organisations and

enterprise and innovation people (B628) (or online version Marketing and society
(B327) (30 credits) (BZX628) (30 credits) (B324) (30 credits)

Managing across organisational and Managing 2: marketing You will now choose 30 credits
cultural boundaries (B325) (30 credits) OR and finance (B629) (or online from a selection of modules,
Marketing and society (B324) (30 credits) version (BZX629) (30 credits) go to openuniversity.co.uk/q91

BA (HONS) BUSINESS BA (HONS)

MANAGEMENT (INNOVATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) BUSINESS
AND ENTERPRISE) LEADERSHIP PRACTICE) MANAGEMENT (MARKETING)

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 BA (HONS)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(SPORT AND FOOTBALL)
If you want to study business
and you have a passion for sport,
have you thought about combining
the two?
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This qualification combines
business management with
sport and training modules
to prepare you for a career in
football and other sports-related
industries. It will develop your
skills and understanding of
business, management, training
and sport – enhancing your
career prospects and
developing a wide range of
business skills transferable
beyond sport and football.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
–– Designed in partnership
with the English Football
League Trust.
–– Combines modules on
business management and
modules on sport and fitness.
–– Uses case studies and
examples from the football
industry to help you apply
theory to real world situations.

CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
The skills and knowledge you’ll
develop by studying this degree
will equip you for career
opportunities in areas such as
sports administration, managing
sports facilities, marketing and
human resources. The degree
could also lead to employment
in sports funding bodies; sports
development; and sports
promotion, in the local, regional,
national, and international
arenas. There are opportunities
for progression within the
sector, and of course, a wide
range of management options
outside of sport and football.
COURSE DETAILS
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Stage 1 introduces you to the
essential disciplines of business
and management.
In An introduction to business
and management (sport and
football) (BYFL100), you’ll use
case studies and activities
including a range of examples
from football and wider sports
business to investigate the
business functions of human
resource management,
marketing, accounting and
finance. You will also study
Working and learning in sport
and fitness (E113) where you
will apply ideas from your
study to the sport or
fitness environments.
AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE Q88
TOTAL CREDITS 360
START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)
FEB 2018
(Registration closes 11 Jan 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mixture of:
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– Interactive computer-marked
assignments
–– End-of-module assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years: 18 study hours
a week/60 credits a year
Full time: 3 years: 36 study hours
a week/120 credits a year
Time limit: 16 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials provided are:
a balance of print and online
Electronic versions of printed
materials available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media (e.g. DVD)
Online forum – Compulsory
Collaborative work – Compulsory
FEES
For information on fees and
how to pay, see page 14
Qualification delivery is subject to change.
Continued on page 34.
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STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 2 you can choose
between two routes through
this degree. Both routes begin
with Shaping business
opportunities (B207), which
provides you with intermediate
conceptual and practical
learning to complement a
broad grounding in business
and management.
BUSINESS OR SPORT ROUTE
This route offers a choice of
modules from:
Making it happen! Leadership,
influence and change
(BYFL204) which will help you
explore how to initiate and carry
through improvements and
projects in your current work
from an early stage.
Sport and conditioning science
into practice (E217) explores the
fascinating world of sports
science research, looking at
areas such as physiology,
movement analysis, strength
and conditioning, and working
with special population groups.
If you choose to take the
coaching certificate module
you must have gained a Level 2
coaching certificate within the
past eight years. If you do not
hold a suitable certificate,
you will need to identify
and complete one in parallel
with your OU studies at your
own expense.
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT (SPORT
AND FOOTBALL) (W49)
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT (SPORT
AND FOOTBALL) (T25)
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SPORT ONLY ROUTE
With this route you will study
two compulsory modules:
Sport and exercise psychology:
a case study approach (E233)
provides a detailed
understanding of psychological
aspects of participation in sport
and fitness – such as self-
confidence, anxiety, team
dynamics and psychological
skills. This will be studied in
combination with the work-
related learning module Making
your coaching certificate count
(EXC224), you’ll submit an
appropriate Level 2 coaching
qualification in your sport and
then investigate how coaches
develop, drawing on your own
experiences.
This route requires that you
have gained a Level 2 coaching
certificate within the past eight
years. If you do not hold a
suitable certificate, you will
need to identify and complete
one in parallel with your OU
studies at your own expense.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 3 you will continue to
follow your chosen route. Both
routes begin with Making sense
of strategy (B301), in which you
will focus on the fascinating
world of strategy – from its
origins and development as
a subject to the controversies
that dominate contemporary
strategic debate.
We also offer a diploma
of higher education which
follows the same curriculum as
Stages 1 and 2 and a certificate
of higher education which
follows the same curriculum
as Stage 1 of the degree.
BUSINESS OR SPORT ROUTE
This route offers a choice of any
two business-related modules
from Marketing and society
(B324), which focuses on the
application of marketing
concepts beyond commercial
marketing, Managing across
organisational and cultural
boundaries (B325), which
explores the challenges of
working collaboratively, and
Creating futures: sustainable
enterprise and innovation
(B327), which provides
conceptual and practical
learning in entrepreneurship and
innovation in different contexts.
Alternatively, you can focus on
an aspect of sport and choose
between Exploring
contemporary issues in sport
and exercise (E314), in which
you’ll critically analyse and
investigate questions relating to
topics such as nutrition, gender,
recovery and children, or
Exploring psychological aspects
of athletic development (E313),
which looks at athletic
development using social
psychology as a lens through
which to view and explain how
people are shaped by their
social worlds.
SPORT ONLY ROUTE
With this route you can
choose between Exploring
contemporary issues in sport
and exercise (E314) and
Exploring psychological aspects
of athletic development (E313)
as described above.
 BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(SPORT AND FOOTBALL) (Q88)
Compulsory
modules
Intermediate
An introduction to business and management
STAGE 1 (120 CREDITS)

qualifications
(sport and football)
(BYFL100) (60 credits) Subject/
specialism choice
Option
modules
Awarded
qualification

Working and learning in sport and fitness

(E113) (60 credits)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Certificate of Higher Education in Business and Management
(Sport and Football) (T25)

Shaping business opportunities

STAGE 2 (120 CREDITS)

(B207) (60 credits)

BUSINESS OR SPORT SPORT ONLY

Making it happen! Sport and exercise psychology:

Leadership influence and change a case study approach
(BYFL204) (60 credits) (E233) (30 credits)
OR AND
Sport and conditioning science Making your coaching certificate count
into practice (E217) (60 credits) (EXC224) (30 credits)

Diploma of Higher Education in Business and Management

(Sport and Football) (W49)

Making sense of strategy Making sense of strategy

STAGE 3 (120 CREDITS)

(B301) (60 credits) (B301) (60 credits)

You will now choose 60 credits from:

Marketing and society (B324) (30 credits); Exploring contemporary issues
Managing across organisational and cultural in sport and exercise
boundaries (B325) (30 credits); Creating futures: (E314) (60 credits)
sustainable enterprise and innovation (B327) (30 OR
credits); Exploring contemporary issues in sport and Exploring psychological aspects of
exercise (E314) (60 credits); Exploring psychological athletic development (E313) (60 credits)
aspects of athletic development (E313) (60 credits) MORE ONLINE
For more information
and to register go to
BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (SPORT AND FOOTBALL) openuniversity.co.uk/
q88
Module availability and
qualification structure
is subject to change.

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 BSc (HONS) COMPUTING & IT
AND BUSINESS
With this joint honours degree
you can specialise in an area of
computing & IT and combine it
with business, dividing your time
equally between subjects.
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Computing and business have
become closely intertwined
throughout the world of work.
You will gain insight into all
facets of the world of business:
markets, organisations,
processes, strategies, policies
and decision-making. You can
choose the focus for your
studies in computing & IT,
selecting from computer
science, digital technologies,
networking, software
development or
web development.

On completion of this degree,
you will have the knowledge
and skills to take part in the
management and execution
of computer-related projects
in a business setting.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
–– Offers a 50:50 split between
computing & IT and business.
–– Provides a choice of
computing & IT routes:
computer science, digital
technologies, networking,
software development or
web development.
–– Establish or develop a varied
and fulfilling career.
CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
Organisations increasingly
value IT teams with wider
business skills in addition to
technical ability. This joint
honours degree opens the
way for careers in information
technology, computing,
communication technology,
gaming, and related fields –
and with a sound grounding in
business, you’ll be well placed
for roles in a wide range of
sectors from government,
health, education and the ‘Third
Sector’, to business, finance,
and commerce.
ACCREDITATION
This degree meets the
accreditation requirements of
BCS, The Chartered Institute
for IT. Graduates from this
degree will have partially
fulfilled the educational
requirements for Chartered
IT Professional (CITP).
Our undergraduate degrees in
computing and IT have also been
awarded the Euro-Inf Bachelor
Quality Label by the European
Quality Assurance Network for
Informatics Education (EQANIE).
AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE Q67
TOTAL CREDITS 360
START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)
FEB 2018
(Registration closes 11 Jan 2018)
APR 2018
(Registration closes 15 Mar 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mixture of:
–– Coursework
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– End-of-module assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years: 18 study hours
per week/60 credits a year
Full time: 3 years: 36 study hours
per week/120 credits a year
Time limit: 16 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials provided are:
mostly online with some print
Electronic versions of printed
materials available (e.g. PDF)
Disc based-media (e.g. DVD)
Online forum – Optional
Collaborative work – Compulsory
FEES
For information on fees and
how to pay, see page 14
Qualification delivery is subject to change.
Continued on page 38.
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 COURSE DETAILS
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Your computing & IT studies
will begin with Introduction to
computing and information
technology 1 (TM111) followed
by Introduction to computing
and information technology 2
(TM112), which combined will
provide you with the knowledge
to design, build and program
computers, while exploring
the profound technological,
economic, political and ethical
changes brought about by
information technology.
Your first business module,
An introduction to business
and management (B100),
introduces you to the
fascinating and challenging
world of contemporary
business and management
in a globalised world.
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STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
For your computing & IT studies,
you’ll focus on one of five areas:
–– Computer science: Object-
oriented Java programming
(M250) and Algorithms, data
structures and computability
(M269) – designing small
computer programs using
Java and Python
programming languages;
stating problems so they can
be solved by computer.
–– Digital technologies:
Communication and
information technologies
(T215) – principles
underpinning new
technologies including
online communication and
collaboration; storing,
manipulating and
transmitting data.
–– Networking: Cisco networking
(CCNA) (T216) – configuring
a LAN/WAN using Cisco
equipment (ideal preparation
for industry-standard CCNA
exams); configuring networks.
–– Software development:
Object-oriented Java
programming (M250) and
Software development with
Java (M256) – designing
computer programs; Java
programming skills; using
software tools, e.g. IDE
and UML; designing and
implementing software
systems, e.g. graphical
user interface.
–– Web development:
Object-oriented Java
programming (M250) and
Web technologies (TT284)
– Java programming skills;
application development
processes underpinning the
World Wide Web; plan,
design, implement and test
web applications.
For your Stage 2 business
module you’ll choose between
Business organisations and their
environments (B201), which
examines your interactions with
businesses (whether as an
employee, customer or
stakeholder), or Shaping
business opportunities (B207),
which focuses on the essential
organisational functions of
human resources; marketing;
operations management; and
accounting and finance.
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
In computing & IT, depending
upon your choice of modules at
Stage 2, you can delve deeper
into one of a number of topics
that include mobile and cloud
technologies, software
engineering, interactive
design and data management
and analysis.
Your final business module,
Making sense of strategy (B301),
explores the origins and
development of strategy as
a subject, how strategy is
conceived and carried out in
today’s organisations, and the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
You’ll conclude your degree
with The computing and IT
project (TM470). You’ll research,
develop and write up a project
on a topic of your choice –
presenting your findings in a
substantial portfolio report that
you can show to employers.
 BSc (HONS) COMPUTING & IT
AND BUSINESS (Q67)
Compulsory modules
Introduction to computing and information technology 1
STAGE 1 (120 CREDITS)

(TM111) (30 credits) Option modules

Awarded qualification
Introduction to computing and information technology 2
(TM112) (30 credits)

An introduction to business and management

(B100) (60 credits)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
STAGE 2 (120 CREDITS)

You will now choose a computing & IT focus area, studying 60 credits in:
Computer science; Digital technologies; Networking;
Software development; or Web development.
For more information, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q67-citb

Business organisations and their environments

(B201) (60 credits)
OR
Shaping business opportunities
(B207) (60 credits)

You will now complete your studies in your computing & IT focus area,
choosing one from a selection of 30-credit modules.
For more information, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q67-citb
STAGE 3 (120 CREDITS)

Making sense of strategy

(B301) (60 credits)

The computing and IT project

(TM470) (30 credits)

MORE ONLINE
For more information
BSc (HONS) COMPUTING & IT AND BUSINESS and to register go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q67-citb
Module availability and qualification
structure is subject to change.

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 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN MANAGEMENT
If you’re new to management, or you
need to develop your managerial
abilities and understanding, this
certificate is for you. It provides a
broad-based, practical introduction
to the key ideas, techniques and
competencies needed to manage
effectively and productively
in modern organisations.
The emphasis is on your own
professional development.
Everything you study is related
to the management roles and
responsibilities you exercise in
the various functional areas of
your company or organisation.
All the elements of the
programme – study texts,
activities and assignments,
online resources, and personal
and group support – ensure that

Having completed the Professional Certificate in Management

I am now confident that studying with the OU was the right decision
and I am ready for the next level; I have now started my journey to
completing an MBA.”
David Kowatsch, Professional Certificate in Management Student of the Year

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you can immediately apply
newly learned skills, knowledge
and techniques in very practical
ways. You can build on your
experience and make direct
links to your management
development needs wherever
you are in the world, whatever
the size of your organisation and
whether it is in the commercial,
public or voluntary sector.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
–– Build on your existing
experience to develop
your learning.
–– Apply newly learned skills,
knowledge and techniques
immediately in your
own context.
–– Respond to the management
development needs of your
organisation, wherever you
are in the world.
–– Applicable to the commercial,
public or voluntary sector.
CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
The Professional Certificate
in Management is a recognised
qualification in its own right,
and provides entry to our MBA
programme if you meet the
other criteria. It is ideal if
you’re in a first management
or supervisory position, or
planning to further your
management career. You’ll
develop the skills needed to
be a successful manager, such
as critical thinking; problem-
solving; effective
communication; and managing
your time – engaging with
management issues from your
own work context and from
case studies. You’ll also have
a rounded understanding of
how management works in
practice, and key management
skills and techniques that you
can apply at work.
The Professional
Certificate in
Management can
provide entry to our
MBA
programme
COURSE DETAILS
STAGE 1
70 CREDITS REQUIRED
You’ll study three modules,
Managing 1: organisations and
people (B628)1, Managing 2:
marketing and finance (B629)1
and Managing 3: the integration
challenge (B690).
The first module uses activities
and problem-solving to take
you through core topics in
organisational behaviour and
human resource management,
focusing on your own work
situations and practices.
The second covers topics in
marketing and finance, again
using activities and problem-
solving with a focus on your
own role.
The final module consolidates
the key learning points from
the first two, gives you the
opportunity to practice
management techniques,
Qualification delivery is subject to change.
and develops your ability to
understand and tackle complex
management problems.
1
or their online versions (BZX628
and BZX629).
MORE ONLINE
For more information
and to register go to
openuniversity.co.uk/s01
AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE S01
TOTAL CREDITS 70
START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)
APR 2018
(Registration closes 15 Mar 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mixture of:
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– Interactive computer-marked
assignments
–– End-of-module assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 1 year: 18–20 study hours
a week/70 credits a year
Full time: Not available
Time limit: 4 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials provided are:
a balance of print and online
Electronic versions of printed
materials available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media (e.g. DVD)
Online forum – Compulsory
Collaborative work – Compulsory on
some modules
FEES
For information on fees and
how to pay, see page 14
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 OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
BA OR BSc (HONS)
OPEN DEGREE
The BA or BSc (Hons) Open is the
most flexible degree programme in
the UK because you can study any
subjects you like, in any combination.
This means you can build a
qualification that’s unique to you.
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The degree allows you to
choose modules from any
subject area so you can, for
example, combine business
and management modules
with modules from other
disciplines, such as science,
or the humanities.
CAREER RELEVANCE
AND EMPLOYABILITY
An Open degree on your CV
shows more than your level of
knowledge about a subject.
It demonstrates to employers
that you’re someone who is up
for a challenge and committed
to successfully seeing it through,
with excellent time management
and prioritising skills.
 AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE QD

TOTAL CREDITS 360

START DATE
OCT 2017
(Registration closes 14 Sep 2017)

FEB 2018
(Registration closes 11 Jan 2018)

APR 2018
(Registration closes 15 Mar 2018)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ASSESSMENT
Depending on the modules
you choose to study, you may
be assessed in any or all of the
following ways:
–– Tutor-marked assignments
–– Interactive computer-marked
assignments
–– End-of-module assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years: 18 study hours
a week/60 credits a year

Full time: 3 years: 36 study hours

a week/120 credits a year

Time limit: 16 years

MODE OF STUDY
As the BA/BSc (Hons) Open
degree can be made up of a
range of different modules, the
learning materials provided,
use of online forums and
inclusion of collaborative work
The study of business and will depend on the modules
management modules will you choose to study
enhance your qualification FEES
profile as you develop your For information on fees and
cognitive skills – critical thinking, how to pay, see page 14
analysis, paraphrasing and
evaluation; improve your ICT
and presentation skills, and your Continued on page 44.
basic numeracy; develop your
understanding of the
contribution of functions like
marketing, HR, operations and
finance. They will equip you to
follow a number of career paths
by being recognised by
employers as having great value.

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 HOW YOU CAN FOCUS
YOUR OPEN DEGREE
ON BUSINESS
AND MANAGEMENT
This selection of modules
shows how you can focus on
business and management in
combination with other subjects
that are of particular interest
to you. However, this is just
one example of the many
combinations you can study
and you are not restricted to
this route in any way.
COURSE DETAILS
STAGE 1
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
You can start with An
introduction to business and
management (B100), which
provides an accessible and
comprehensive introduction to
business and management in a
globalised world.
You’ll explore a wide range of
contemporary topics such as
what motivates people to work;
what attracts customers; how
economic crises affect
businesses; and ethical
challenges in business
and management.
For your remaining 60 credits,
you’ll have a free choice from
a wide range of OU level 1
modules across different
subject areas.
STAGE 2
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
Building on the broad
introduction to business, at
Stage 2 you can study Shaping
business opportunities (B207),
which focuses on the essential
organisational functions of
human resources; marketing;
operations management; and
accounting and finance.
For your remaining 60 credits,
you’ll have a free choice from
a wide range of OU level 2
modules across different
subject areas.
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION OPEN (W34)
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION OPEN (T09)
STAGE 3
120 CREDITS REQUIRED
At Stage 3, Making sense of
strategy (B301) will introduce
you to the fascinating world of
strategy – from its origins and
development as a subject to the
controversies that dominate
contemporary strategic debate.
It is particularly relevant to
anyone interested in how
organisations and individuals
make sense of the world and
strive for success.
For your remaining 60 credits,
you’ll have a free choice from
a wide range of OU level 3
modules across different
subject areas.
We also offer a diploma
of higher education which
follows the same structure
as Stages 1 and 2 of the
Open degree and a
certificate of higher
education which follows the
same structure as Stage 1.

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 OPEN DEGREE WITH A FOCUS ON
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business and management modules
Option modules
STAGE 1 (120 CREDITS)

An introduction to business and management Intermediate qualifications

(B100) (60 credits)
Awarded qualification

You can now choose 60 credits from

a wide range of OU level 1 modules

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Certificate of Higher Education Open (T09)
STAGE 2 (120 CREDITS)

Shaping business opportunities

(B207) (60 credits)

You can now choose 60 credits from

a wide range of OU level 2 modules

Diploma of Higher Education Open (W34)

Making sense of strategy

STAGE 3 (120 CREDITS)

(B301) (60 credits)

You can now choose 60 credits from

a wide range of OU level 3 modules

MORE ONLINE
For more information
BA or BSc (HONS) OPEN1 and to register go to
openuniversity.co.uk/qd
Whether you qualify for a BA (Hons) Open degree or a BSc (Hons) Open degree will be
1

determined by the number of credits you have from modules suitable for a BA or for a BSc.

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 FIND A
POSTGRADUATE
COURSE
To work towards a
postgraduate qualification,
you first need to choose
and register on a module
that counts towards
that qualification.
Modules featured in this
prospectus are those that are
currently available for study.
But please bear in mind that
the exact selection may
change over time.
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QUALIFICATIONS
47 MBA (F61)
51 MBA (Technology
Management) (F69)
53 Postgraduate Diploma in
Business Administration (E80)
54 Postgraduate Certificate in
Business Administration (C66)
55 MSc in Finance (F67)
56 Postgraduate Diploma
in Finance (E83)
56 Postgraduate Certificate
in Finance (K24)
57 MSc in Human Resource
Management (F68)
59 Postgraduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management (E84)
59 Postgraduate Certificate in Human
Resource Management (K25)
60 Doctoral Degree by Research PhD
(Doctor of Philosophy)
OTHER SUBJECTS THAT MAY
INTEREST YOU
61 Systems thinking in practice
62 Technology management
63 Development management
POSTGRADUATE
MODULES
64 Module descriptions
 QUALIFICATIONS
MBA
You will focus on strategic
TOTAL CREDITS: 180
analysis and interdisciplinary
CODE: F61 skills – building on a solid
foundation of core disciplines,
including human resource
This triple-accredited
management, organisational
MBA is designed for
behaviour, accounting and
practising managers finance, marketing and
aspiring to leadership operations. You will learn to
analyse, synthesise and evaluate
positions. The emphasis a wide range of situations within
for your learning is the broad framework of
directly rooted in organisations, their external
context and internal management.
management practice.
You will explore:
–– economic, environmental,
social and technological
change
–– corporate governance
–– markets and customers
–– managing resources
and operations
–– financing organisations
–– managing and
developing people
–– developing information
technologies for a global
We have over knowledge-based economy
25,000
–– business strategies within
a changing context to meet
stakeholder interests.
MBA alumni in more
than 100 countries
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry to our MBA you
are required to:
–– have a minimum of three
years’ experience in a
managerial, professional or
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
technical role. Usually this
means that you are at least 25
years old as it is unusual (but
not impossible) to be able to
satisfy the ‘experience’
requirement under this age
–– speak and write English to an
adequate standard for
postgraduate study. If English
is not your first language, we
recommend that you will need
a minimum score of 6.5 under
the International English
Language Testing System
(IELTS). Please see their
website for details
–– hold an honours degree from
a UK university, or an
equivalent qualification, or
gain entry to our MBA via our
Professional Certificate in
Management (S01).
Continued on page 48.
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 ROUTES TO THE MBA
Our qualifications work together
to help you grow your
knowledge in manageable
stages towards your MBA, so
you progress in your study as
you develop in your career.
There are three routes through
the MBA:
–– With an honours degree from
a UK university, or an
equivalent qualification, you
can begin with MBA stage 1:
management: perspectives
and practice (B716 or the fast
track-version BXFT716).
On successful completion of
this first stage, you will be
awarded the Postgraduate
Certificate in Business
Administration (C66).
You then continue to
Stage 2 of the MBA.
–– If you hold a degree without
honours you will need to
complete Managing 1:
organisations and people
(B628) or take the GMAT
examination and achieve a
score of 640 or above before
you can begin with MBA
stage 1: management:
perspectives and practice
(B716 or the fast-track
version BXFT716).
On successful completion
of this first stage, you will
be awarded the Postgraduate
Certificate in Business
Administration (C66).
You’ll then continue to
Stage 2 of the MBA.
–– Non-graduates can start
their journey towards the
MBA with our Professional
Certificate in Management
(S01) (see page 40).
This offers an introduction
to higher education and
provides a foundation in
business and management.
In conjunction with your
management experience,
the professional certificate
will provide you with a firm
base on which to begin with
MBA stage 1: management:
perspectives and practice
(B716 or the fast-track version
BXFT716). On successful
completion of this module
you’ll continue to Stage 2
of the MBA.

STUDY ROUTE DIAGRAM

GRADUATE ENTRY NON-GRADUATE ENTRY

Honours degree or equivalent Professional Certificate in

qualification Management (S01)
+ +
FUTURE LEADER FUND A minimum of three years A minimum of three years
management experience management experience
The Business School offers an
annual scholarship for the first
stage of the MBA programme MBA STAGE 1
to an individual who can
demonstrate early career
potential to be a future leader. MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice
(B716 or the fast-track version BXFT716)
The scholarship, which is funded
by MBA Alumni, is judged
based on the merit of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (C66)
application and is announced
in November, for study
beginning the following May. MBA STAGE 2
For further information
on how to apply go to
openuniversity.co.uk/
MBA (F61)
future-leader.

Intermediate qualification

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PLANNING YOUR STUDIES Please visit
Supply chain
The MBA is in two stages and openuniversity.co.uk/f61 or call management
15 BB849
typically takes three years to The Open University Business
complete; this period is based School Information Line on +44 Sustainable
(0)300 303 7222 for more creative 15 BB842
on a regular study of 12–16 hours management
per week, which is normally the information about entry and
practical limit for a full-time study requirements. Plus 30 credits from
manager balancing study with the following Stage 2
compulsory module:
career and family responsibilities. MODULE CREDITS CODE
It is possible to complete the SUMMARY
Making a
MBA within two years. This more Compulsory module – 60 credits difference: the
30 B839
intensive route will be suitable if from the following Stage 1 module: management
you can devote 20-25 hours a initiative
MBA stage 1:
week to your studies. You will
management: If you wish to study Managing financial
1

start with MBA stage 1: B716 risk (BB841) you must have completed
perspectives
60 or Corporate finance (BB831) first.
management: perspectives and and practice
BXFT716
practice (fast-track) (BXFT716). (or the fast-track To register for this module you must
2
version) have completed the four FutureLearn
You are allowed up to a MOOCs which make up the Digital
maximum of seven years to Plus 45 credits from Economy program and hold the
the following Stage 2 required certificates.
complete the 180 credits
compulsory modules:
required for the MBA.
Please note: you are allowed
Once you’ve registered for the The dynamics up to a maximum of seven
30 BB835
first module you’ll receive of strategy years to complete the 180
details of an induction credits required for the MBA.
Corporate
programme which is available finance
15 BB831
before the module start date. For module descriptions
This consists of a set of activities Plus 45 credits from see pages 65–70 or go to

POSTGRADUATE COURSES
designed to prepare you for the following Stage 2 openuniversity.co.uk/f61.
elective modules:
study and help you manage Module availability is
your MBA studies effectively. Entrepreneurship: subject to change.
Many years of experience of experience and 15 BB846
working with students has perspective
taught us that those who make Continued on page 50.
Leadership and
the most of their studies are management
15 BB848
those who approach them in in intercultural
the same way that they would contexts
a project at work, such as:
Management
–– they plan their studies beyond the 15 BB847
mainstream
–– they manage their time
–– they use the support Managing
15 BB841
systems provided financial risk1
We’re in the top

1%
–– they learn from their Managing in the
15 BXM871
colleagues and their tutors digital economy2
by exchanging ideas, sharing
Marketing in the
experiences, challenging 21st century
15 BB844 of business schools
views, and being prepared worldwide with
to have their own Strategic
human resource 15 BB845
accreditation from
views challenged
management EQUIS, AMBA
–– they know where to find, and
and AACSB
how to evaluate, information.

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 MBA STUDY ROUTES On completion of Stage 1 of the
MBA, depending on experience,
The MBA is designed to take
you could meet the qualification
between two and seven years
requirements for Chartered
to complete. Both the three
Manager with the CMI.
year and two year models are
For more information go to
shown below.
openuniversity.co.uk/cmi.

THREE YEAR MODEL

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

PG Certificate PG Diploma Includes

residential
school
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Corporate
finance Elective 2 Making a
(15 credits)
The dynamics
(BB831) difference:
MBA stage 1: management: (15 credits) the
of strategy
perspectives and practice
(BB835)
management MBA
(B716) (60 credits)
(30 credits) initiative (F61)
(B839)
Elective 1 (30 credits)
Elective 3
(15 credits)
(15 credits)

TWO YEAR MODEL (ACCELERATED STUDY)

You have the opportunity to 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.
You can start on this accelerated study route and then move to the three year model
if required.

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

PG Certificate PG Diploma Includes

residential
school
Year 1 Year 2

Corporate finance Elective 2

MBA stage 1: (BB831) (15 credits) (15 credits)
management:
The dynamics
perspectives
of strategy
and practice (BB835) Elective 1 Elective 3 MBA
(fast-track) (30 credits) (15 credits) (15 credits) (F61)
(BXFT716)
(60 credits)
Making a difference: the management initiative1
(B839) (30 credits)

1
For the MBA only.

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MBA
(TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
TOTAL CREDITS: 180 STUDY ROUTE DIAGRAM
CODE: F69 STAGE 1

If you’re looking for an

MBA with a focus on YEAR 1
technology, this is the
qualification for you. MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice (B716 or the
fast-track version BXFT716) (60 credits)
It is applicable to technology
management and technological STAGE 2
innovation in a wide variety of
contexts and sectors, including:
IT/IS; telecommunications; YEAR 2
computing; engineering;
manufacturing; transport and
logistics; retailing; energy Managing technological innovation (T848) (30 credits)1
production and supply; defence
and security; management and Strategy for technological innovation (T849) (30 credits)1
administration; and any form
of services, including health,
welfare and leisure. YEAR 3

POSTGRADUATE COURSES
You will focus on strategic
analysis and intellectual
Corporate finance (BB831) (15 credits) and
stimulation whilst gaining Elective module (15 or 30 credits)2
interdisciplinary skills and
independent judgement –
Making a difference: the management initiative (B839) (30 credits)
exploring the processes that
underpin technological
innovation and the challenges
of technology from a strategic MBA (TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
perspective, with your learning
firmly rooted in management
practice throughout. You can study these compulsory modules in any order.
1

If you choose to study the elective module Managing financial risk (BB841), you must
2

complete Corporate finance (BB831) first.

Continued on page 52.

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 Please note: you are allowed
MODULE CREDITS CODE Sustainable
SUMMARY creative 15 BB842 up to a maximum of seven
management years to complete the 180
Compulsory module – 60 credits credits required for the MBA
from the following Stage 1 module: Capacities (Technology Management).
for managing 30 T878
MBA stage 1:
development
management: For module descriptions
B716
perspectives
60 or Development: see pages 65–70 or go to
and practice
BXFT716 context and 30 T877 openuniversity.co.uk/f69.
(or the fast-track
version) practice Module availability is
Managing for
subject to change.
Plus 75 credits from 30 T867
the following compulsory sustainability
Stage 2 modules:
Managing
Corporate finance 15 BB831 systemic change:
30 TU812
inquiry, action
and interaction
Managing Our course materials
technological 30 T848
innovation Problem in business and
solving and
improvement: 30 T889 management draw
Strategic
capabilities for
quality and other on real life examples
30 T849 approaches
technological for use in the
innovation
Project
30 M815
workplace – you
management
Plus at least 15 credits can impress future
from the following elective
Stage 2 modules: Thinking employers with
strategically: your knowledge
systems tools 30 TU811
Entrepreneurship:
for managing
experience and 15 BB846
change
perspective
Plus 30 credits from
Leadership and
the following compulsory
management
15 BB848 Stage 2 module:
in intercultural
contexts
Making a
difference: the
Management 30 B839
management
beyond the 15 BB847
initiative
mainstream
If you wish to study Managing
1
Managing financial risk (BB841) you must
15 BB841
financial risk1 have completed Corporate finance
(BB831) first.
Managing in the
15 BXM871 To register for this module you must
2
digital economy2
have completed the four FutureLearn
MOOCs which make up the Digital
Marketing in the Economy program and hold the
15 BB844
21st century required certificates.

Strategic
human resource 15 BB845
management

Supply chain
15 BB849
management

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MODULE
SUMMARY
CREDITS CODE

IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Compulsory modules – 105 credits

You will explore economic, MBA stage 1:

TOTAL CREDITS: 120
environmental, social and management:
B716
CODE: E80 technological change issues; perspectives
60 or
and practice
corporate governance; markets (or the fast-track
BXFT716
This innovative and customers; managing version)
resources and operations;
qualification is designed financing organisations; The dynamics
30 BB835
to develop a wide range management and development of strategy

of interdisciplinary skills of people; developing Corporate

information technologies for 15 BB831
that you can apply in application in business and
finance

your own workplace
as you develop.
You will gain a solid
foundation in core
management disciplines,
including human
resource management,
organisational behaviour,
accounting and finance,
marketing and operations
management within a global Plus 15 credits from one of the
following elective modules:
knowledge-based economy,
and development of appropriate Entrepreneurship:
business policies and strategies experience and 15 BB846
within a changing context to perspective
meet stakeholder interests.
Leadership and
To study for this postgraduate management
15 BB848
diploma you will need a in intercultural
contexts
minimum of three years’
experience in a managerial,
Management
professional or technical role. beyond the 15 BB847
If you are experienced in mainstream

– learning to apply your
knowledge to analyse,
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
managerial work but do not
have an honours degree or Managing
15 BB841
equivalent you need first to gain
financial risk1

synthesise and evaluate a our Professional Certificate in Managing in the

15 BXM871
wide range of situations. Management (S01), see page 40. digital economy2

Marketing in the
15 BB844
21st century

Strategic
human resource 15 BB845
management

Supply chain
15 BB849
management

Sustainable
creative 15 BB842
management

If you wish to study Managing

1

financial risk (BB841) you must

have completed Corporate finance
(BB831) first.

To register for this module you must

2

have completed the four FutureLearn

MOOCs which make up the Digital
Economy program and hold the
required certificates.

For module descriptions

see pages 65–70 or go to
openuniversity.co.uk/e80.
Module availability is
subject to change.

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 POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
You will explore the operation
TOTAL CREDITS: 60 MODULE CREDITS CODE
and interplay between the core SUMMARY
CODE: C66 functions and disciplines of
management, including project Compulsory module – 60 credits

This qualification will and change management,

MBA stage 1:
HR, accounting, marketing
enable you to make a and operations.
management:
perspectives
B716
real difference within You will develop a good
and practice
60 or
BXFT716
(or the fast-
your management grounding in the theory track version)
practice through active and practice of managing
and leading, and build key
use of frameworks, interpersonal and conceptual
For module descriptions
theories and tools. see page 65 or go to
skills to help you make sense of
openuniversity.co.uk/c66.
It challenges you to and work with organisational
Module availability is
engage with a wide complexity, and apply your
subject to change.
new understanding in your
variety of ideas and own work.
develop a repertoire To study for this qualification
of techniques and you will need a minimum of
approaches applicable three years’ experience in a
managerial, professional or
to your own context. technical role.

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MSc IN FINANCE
TOTAL CREDITS: 180
CODE: F67
This qualification
is designed to
support professional
development and
practice in a wide
range of roles in
finance – whether you
are developing in your
career, or aspiring to
enter the sector.
It provides an up-to-date
perspective on both theory
and practice in national and
international contexts as you
gain a thorough grounding in
areas such as corporate finance,
financial decision-making,
financial reporting and
governance, as well as
knowledge of the fundamentals
of Islamic finance and
behavioural finance.
If you hold a professional
accountancy qualification
you may be eligible to
transfer 30 credits towards
the MSc in Finance
You will have the opportunity to
MODULE CREDITS CODE
acquire and apply the most SUMMARY
important tools for financial,
statistical and econometric Compulsory modules – 90 credits
analysis and decision support.
Introduction
This is supported by developing
your skills in data collection and
to corporate
finance
30 B858
modelling using databases, such
as Datastream and Thomson Financial
strategy:
Eikon, and statistical software
such as Stata.
valuation, 30 B859
governance
You can choose to specialise and ethics
either in derivatives and financial Research
risk management, or in methods for 30 B860
investment and portfolio finance
management and you will
develop the ability to evaluate Plus 30 credits from the
following optional modules:
published research and apply
research methods and Investment
techniques to new situations by and portfolio 30 B861
completing a dissertation on a management
finance topic of your choice that
Derivatives and
is relevant to your interests or 30 B862
risk management
chosen career development.
Plus 60 credits from the
This qualification has been
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
following compulsory module:
accepted into the CFA Institute
University Recognition Program. Dissertation
60 B805
This status is granted to (Finance)
institutions whose degree
programmes incorporate at least For module descriptions
70% of the CFA Program see pages 71–72 or go to
Candidate Body of Knowledge openuniversity.co.uk/f67.
(CBOK), which provide students Module availability is
with a solid grounding in the subject to change.
CBOK and positions them well to
sit CFA exams.
Continued on page 56.
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 STUDY ROUTES
Most students study this
qualification in three years,
however due to the flexibility
of our MSc in Finance, you
have the option of gaining this
qualification in two years by
studying four modules (120
credits) in your first year, which
is the equivalent of full-time
study, and the 60-credit
dissertation module during
your final year.
1
POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA
IN FINANCE
POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
IN FINANCE
56
STUDY ROUTE DIAGRAM
THREE YEAR STUDY ROUTE
YEAR 1
Introduction to corporate finance
(B858) (30 credits)
Financial strategy:
valuation, governance and ethics
(B859) (30 credits)
YEAR 2
Research methods for finance
(B860) (30 credits)
One optional module from:
Investment and portfolio
management (B861) (30 credits)
OR Derivatives and risk
management (B862) (30 credits)
YEAR 3
Dissertation (Finance)
(B805) (60 credits)
MSc IN FINANCE (F67)
Modules are studied concurrently.
TOTAL CREDITS:
CODE:
TOTAL CREDITS:
CODE:
TWO YEAR STUDY ROUTE
YEAR 11
Introduction to corporate finance
(B858) (30 credits)
Financial strategy:
valuation, governance and ethics
(B859) (30 credits)
Research methods for finance
(B860) (30 credits)
One optional module from:
Investment and portfolio
management (B861) (30 credits)
OR Derivatives and risk
management (B862) (30 credits)
YEAR 2
Dissertation (Finance)
(B805) (60 credits)
120
You can gain a postgraduate
diploma when you complete the
E83 three 30-credit compulsory
modules and one of the optional
modules for the masters degree.
60
After studying two of the
30-credit compulsory modules
K24 for the masters degree,
Introduction to corporate
finance (B858) and Financial
strategy: valuation, governance
and ethics (B859), you can gain
a postgraduate certificate.
MSc IN HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 180
CODE: F68
This MSc combines an
in-depth understanding
of human resource (HR)
management with a
broader exploration of
its organisational and
management context.
Whether you’re at the start of
your career in HR, aspiring to
enter the HR profession or are
a line manager, it will give you
up-to-date knowledge of
organisational theory and
behaviour and the specialist
skills essential to practitioners.
You will explore HR strategy
both within organisations
(including issues such as
employee relations and
employee engagement;
change management; learning
and development strategies, and
employee resourcing and talent
management) and in relation
to the external environment
– including globalisation and
international forces, social
and technological change
and government policies
and regulation.
You will develop the skills that
MODULE CREDITS CODE
are essential for working in HR SUMMARY
such as interviewing, helping
others to learn through Compulsory modules – 60 credits
delivering training, leading and
working in teams, managing
The human
resource 30 B863
financial information, professional
communicating effectively and
making presentations. There is Human resource
management 30 B864
a strong emphasis on practice-
based learning and you will be
in context
asked to evaluate research and Plus 60 credits from the following
optional modules:
theory and consider its relevance
to practice. This will develop your Employment
academic and research abilities relations and
30 B866
such as assessing information employee
engagement
and critically evaluating its
relevance, and prepares
Managing
you for higher level study. research in 30 B865
This qualification provides the workplace 1
a route to professional
Workplace
membership of the Chartered learning with
Institute of Personnel and 30 B867
coaching
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Development (CIPD) and and mentoring
students following this route are
Plus 60 credits from the following
expected to be student compulsory module:
members of CIPD throughout
their studies and attend the Dissertation
60 B804
HRM residential school that (HRM)
provides an additional Plus for CIPD recognition of this
opportunity to practise and qualification:
receive feedback on HR skills.
Human resource
management N/A BXR868
residential school
1
 his is compulsory for CIPD recognition
T
of the Postgraduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management but not if you
plan to progress to the MSc.
For module descriptions
see pages 73–74 or go to
openuniversity.co.uk/f68.
Module availability is
subject to change.
Continued on page 58.
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 STUDY ROUTES
Most students study this
qualification in three years,
however due to the flexibility
of our MSc in Human Resource
Management, you have
the option of gaining this
qualification in two years by
studying four modules (120
credits) in your first year, which
is the equivalent of full-time
study, and the 60-credit
dissertation module during
your final year.
1
58
STUDY ROUTE DIAGRAM
THREE YEAR STUDY ROUTE TWO YEAR STUDY ROUTE
YEAR 1 YEAR 11
The human resource professional
(B863) (30 credits)
Human resource management in
context (B864) (30 credits)
The human resource professional
(B863) (30 credits)
Human resource management
YEAR 2 in context (B864) (30 credits)
Employment relations and
employee engagement
Two optional modules from:
(B866) (30 credits)
Employment relations and
Workplace learning with
employee engagement (B866)
coaching and mentoring
(30 credits)
(B867) (30 credits)
Managing research in the
workplace (B865) (30 credits)
Workplace learning with coaching
and mentoring (B867) (30 credits)
YEAR 3 YEAR 2
Dissertation (HRM) Dissertation (HRM)
(B804) (60 credits) (B804) (60 credits)
For CIPD recognition: For CIPD recognition:
Human resource management Human resource management
residential school residential school
(BXR868) (0 credits) (BXR868) (0 credits)
MSc IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (F68)
Modules are studied concurrently.
Our MSc in Human
Resource Management
provides a route to
CIPD
RECOGNITION
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
You can gain this postgraduate
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
diploma when you complete
CODE: E84 both of the 30-credit
compulsory modules and
60 credits from the optional
modules for the masters degree.
This qualification provides a
route to professional
membership of the Chartered
Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD).
Students following this route
are expected to study Managing
research in the workplace
(B865) as part of their diploma
studies and to be student
members of CIPD throughout
their studies and attend the
HRM residential school.
However, if you plan to progress
to the MSc you don’t need to
study B865.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
After studying both of the
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
30-credit compulsory modules
CODE: K25 for the masters degree, you can
gain this postgraduate
certificate.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

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 DOCTORAL DEGREE
BY RESEARCH PHD
(DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY)

A significant research ENTRY QUALIFICATION FURTHER INFORMATION

capability underpins A recognised bachelors For further information on the
degree (at least 2:1) or full- or part-time PhD, and how
our success in equivalent and evidence of to apply:
management education. research methods training. Call +44 (0)1908 655272
You can benefit from QUALIFICATION AWARDED email oubs-research@open.ac.uk
this capability and When you’ve completed the go to www.openuniversity.co.uk/
contribute to it. academic and non-academic research-degrees.
requirements for your degree,
PhD study takes between you’ll be eligible to receive the
three and six years depending PhD (Open) qualification.
on whether you study on a
full-time or part-time basis.
Full-time students work at our
campus in Milton Keynes,
whereas part-time students
normally study at home but visit
the campus on a regular basis
for meetings with their
supervisors. If you’re interested
in doing a research degree with
us, you’ll need to submit a
research proposal.
A purely distance-learning
version of the PhD is
not available.

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OTHER SUBJECTS THAT
MAY INTEREST YOU
SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
MSc IN SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
TOTAL CREDITS: 180
CODE: F47
This MSc explores the way we
think about and approach tasks
or situations. Everyone brings
with them their own perspective,
which means that we all see
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
CODE: E28
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
CODE: C72
This certificate may well change
the way you think about the
situations you face. You will
learn to think more holistically.
This will involve understanding
the roles other people play,
things in different ways.
The discipline of systems
thinking in practice will provide
you with the tools to challenge
your approach to complex
situations, consider the roles
other people play, and assess
how different components within
those situations are related.
This diploma develops your
ability to approach and tackle
complex problems, providing
practical tools that will help bring
new perspectives. You will
consider the roles other people
play, reflect on your own and
others’ practice and assess how
taking account of the
interconnectedness of all the
components making up the
problem situation and working
more collaboratively. You will
find out how to relate the ideas
of key systems thinkers to your
own practice. The discipline of
systems thinking gives you the
tools to challenge your
You’ll also develop the skills
needed to think more holistically
and work more collaboratively
to avoid systemic failures.
In the MSc you will have the
opportunity to develop your
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
capability to plan, organise
and carry out an extended
independent study.
the different components within
a situation are related. You will
develop the skills to think more
holistically and to work more
collaboratively with others,
in order to move towards
effective solutions and avoid
systemic failures.
approach to complex situations;
to assess how all the different
components within a situation
are related; to consider the roles
other people play; to recognise
that each person brings with
them their own perspective on a
situation and to work with those
multiple perspectives.
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 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MSc IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 180
CODE: F36
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
CODE: E08
This postgraduate diploma is
designed to help you manage
technology and innovation more
effectively and realise its
potential benefits – making a
real difference to your
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
CODE: C49
If technology, innovation and
change are factors in your
organisation or role, this
certificate will extend your
knowledge, skills and capability
– adding value to your career
62
The MSc builds on your
postgraduate certificate
and diploma studies. It’s a
challenging programme that
engages you both academically
and professionally, giving you
the opportunity to pursue an
organisation and your own
professional development.
You’ll begin by focusing on
the operational aspects of
managing technological
innovation and change, before
engaging with a range of
capabilities that are key to the
development and delivery of
technological innovation –
and your workplace. It provides
a rounded view of the
management of technology
and technological innovation,
investigating topics such as
the nature and types of
technological innovation,
technology transfer, and
eco-innovation – which are
relevant to all economic and
investigation or piece of
research in an aspect of
technology management
or technological innovation
that is of particular interest
to you and perhaps also to
your organisation.
applying your learning to your
own context as you study.
A wide range of optional
modules enables you to choose
a study pathway that suits your
particular interests, including
computing and ICT, business
and management, development
management and environmental
management.
organisational sectors and types
of technology. The optional
modules explore technology
management within fields such
as computing and ICT, business
and management, development
management and environmental
management.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
MSc IN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS:
CODE:
This MSc provides learning
opportunities, culminating in
a research project that will
enhance your capacity to
manage development. If you
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS:
CODE: D37
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS:
CODE: C48
have responsibility for
180
development interventions,
F11 you will find your practice
challenged and developed.
If you are a professional –
engineer, health worker,
educationalist, banker, for
example – working in
development contexts, you will
If you have responsibility for
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development projects,
programmes, policies, or are
thinking about moving into
development work, this diploma
will enable you to develop skills
that enhance your ability to
bring about good change.
This qualification addresses
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the needs of development
managers as well as other
professionals – such as
engineers, health workers,
educationalists, agriculturalists,
bankers and scientists – who
need the capacity to manage
develop an understanding of
those contexts, and a grasp of
the skills necessary to negotiate
them. And if you are thinking
about moving into development
work, you will find a guide to the
world you are entering and build
up a variety of skills needed to
manage development.
Whatever the setting of your
work, you will find yourself
exploring matters that are key
to that work, and reflecting
critically on development
management theory, policy and
practice – including your own.
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development and bring about
change. You will be introduced
to the theory, policy and
practice of development
management, and explore the
nature of development from an
international perspective.
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MODULES
The following pages
provide more detail
MODULES
on each of the core
65 MBA: Compulsory Modules
postgraduate modules.
67 MBA (Technology Management):
For more information Additional Compulsory Modules
on modules not listed
68 MBA: Elective Modules
in the section, go to
71 MSc in Finance: Modules
openuniversity.co.uk/pg.
73 MSc in Human Resource
Management: Modules
ASSESSMENT KEY
TMA Tutor-marked assignment
ICMA Interactive computer-
marked assignment
EMA End-of-module assessment

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MBA: COMPULSORY MODULES
MBA STAGE 1: MBA STAGE 1: THE DYNAMICS OF
MANAGEMENT: MANAGEMENT: STRATEGY (BB835)
PERSPECTIVES AND PERSPECTIVES
PRACTICE (B716) AND PRACTICE
(FAST-TRACK) (BXFT716)
CREDITS: 60 at PG level CREDITS: 60 at PG level CREDITS: 30 at PG level

STUDY WEEKS: 50 (includes STUDY WEEKS: 26 (includes STUDY WEEKS: 25 (includes

residential residential residential
school) school) school)

ASSESSMENT: 6 TMAs, ASSESSMENT: 6 TMAs, ASSESSMENT: 3 TMAs,

1 examination 1 examination 1 examination

START: 06 May 2017 START: 01 Apr 2017 START: 04 Nov 2017

register by register by register by
21 Apr 2017 16 Mar 2017 19 Oct 2017

04 Nov 2017 07 Oct 2017 05 May 2018

register by register by register by
19 Oct 2017 21 Sep 2017 19 Apr 2018

05 May 2018 07 Apr 2018

register by register by
19 Apr 2018 22 Mar 2018

This MBA module is framed This is an intensive version of If you’re currently engaged in
within the complex and B716 for those who can devote strategic decision making, or
challenging nature of twenty- 20–25 hours a week to study, will be in the future, this module

first century management.
Its dual aims are to help you
build on your current
understanding of management
and to enable you to develop
and improve your practice of
managing. This module is a year
long programme of professional
development which requires
your active engagement with
a wide variety of materials,
activities and resources to
enlarge your knowledge of the
functions of management and
make a real difference in your
own context of managing.
for every week over a seven
month period.
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will stimulate your imagination
and inform your judgement.
An understanding of the
frameworks of strategy and an
ability to use them imaginatively
will help your organisation
survive in the longer-term
and perform its role more
effectively. You will not be
expected merely to ‘learn’ the
frameworks, but to critically
analyse and comment on them,
sometimes in collaboration with
fellow students. The module will
also help you contribute to, and
better understand, the dialogue
of strategy at a variety of levels
in your organisation.
This is a compulsory module
in Stage 2 of the MBA and will
be the first Stage 2 module
that you study.
Please note that this module
may only be studied as part
of a qualification and is
therefore not available as
a standalone module.

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 CORPORATE
FINANCE (BB831)

CREDITS: 15 at PG level

STUDY WEEKS: 25

ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination

START: 04 Nov 2017

register by
19 Oct 2017

05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018

Middle and senior managers

meet a multiplicity of financial
problems in their organisations.
This module will help you
develop your knowledge of this
area. It introduces finance
problems that organisations
face at board level, and equips
you with the fundamentals of
corporate financial theory
enabling you to challenge
finance experts. You will learn
how to tackle the main financial
problems you are likely to
encounter, in particular, how
best to finance a company, what
dividend policy to choose, how
to appraise both public and
private sector projects, and how
to value a company for takeover
or flotation.
This is a compulsory module
in Stage 2 of the MBA and MBA
(Technology Management).
Please note that this module
may only be studied as part
of a qualification and is
therefore not available as
a standalone module.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
THE MANAGEMENT
INITIATIVE (B839)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 52 (includes
residential
school)
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module enables you to
utilise and apply the learning
gained on your MBA journey, to
‘make a difference’ in your
workplace. You will work on a
project-like initiative which will
require you to engage with the
theory you have learned and to
collect evidence to support your
thinking. Through this you will
explore the extent to which
theory can be applied in
practice by applying academic
ideas to your work-based issue.
You will also have an
opportunity to reflect on how
your MBA study has changed
you as a manager/practitioner.
This is a compulsory module
in Stage 2 of the MBA and MBA
(Technology Management).
Please note that this module
may only be studied as part
of a qualification and is
therefore not available as
a standalone module.
MBA (TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT):
ADDITIONAL
COMPULSORY MODULES
MANAGING
TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATION (T848)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 24
ASSESSMENT: 3 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 01 Nov 2017
register by
12 Oct 2017
01 May 2018
register by
12 Apr 2018
The history of technological
innovation has been nothing
short of remarkable, affecting
our lives, the effectiveness of
organisations, the profitability
of industries, the well-being of
societies and the prosperity of
nations. Understanding the
processes that underpin
technological innovation
is therefore crucial, whether
you are a user or producer of
technological innovation. And if
you are involved in managing
innovation processes, an
understanding of the overall
process of innovation and its
variations is a core professional
competence. This module
examines innovation from a
management perspective,
enabling you to improve how
you contribute to the process
and management of
technological innovation.
This is a compulsory module
in Stage 2 of the MBA
(Technology Management).
STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES
FOR TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATION (T849)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 24
ASSESSMENT: 3 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 01 Nov 2017
register by
12 Oct 2017
01 May 2018
register by
12 Apr 2018
The need for ongoing
technological innovation has
become a strategic necessity for
many organisations. Even in
traditionally stable sectors the
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option of maintaining the status
quo is seldom viable. This creates
challenges for how organisations
acquire and manage the
resources and capabilities
necessary for effective
approaches to innovation and
create and maintain contexts
that support strategic action.
This online module draws on
material from the resource-
based view of organisations
and strategic and innovation
management more generally
to produce a multi-layered,
practical, approach to the
development and management
of technological innovation. It is
suitable for anyone interested in
developing or improving their
skills and expertise in this area.
This is a compulsory module
in Stage 2 of the MBA
(Technology Management).
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 MBA: ELECTIVE MODULES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
EXPERIENCE AND
PERSPECTIVE (BB846)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
Social and commercial
enterprises play an important
role in today’s society, often in
partnership with larger
corporations and public sector
organisations. This module
provides rich, experience-based
insights into the distinctive
challenges of creating and
developing entrepreneurial
ventures. It helps you to gain
relevant skills and underpinning
knowledge. You will also develop
a deeper, and more critical,
understanding of entrepreneurial
practices by connecting your
experiences to relevant concepts
and research evidence. As a
result, you will be better placed
to: develop your own venture;
engage with other
entrepreneurial organisations;
and take part in wider debates
about entrepreneurship in the
twenty-first century.
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LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT IN
INTERCULTURAL
CONTEXTS (BB848)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
Given the increasingly
intercultural and globally
connected nature of business,
management and organisations,
this module provides
opportunities for you to
question and reflect on your
own practice and to develop
ways of managing and leading
which are appropriate in
different national, regional and
functional settings. By offering
new perspectives on leadership
and management you are also
challenged to rethink your own
practices in your current setting.
This module addresses issues
facing managers and leaders
working in intercultural contexts
and supports you to develop
skills, competencies and
knowledge to thrive and to
get the best from colleagues,
partners and associates.
This module is certified by
EOCCS who evaluate the
quality of online business
and management courses.
MANAGEMENT
BEYOND THE
MAINSTREAM (BB847)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module explores practices
that may be part of tomorrow’s
‘mainstream’ – because the
issues these practices address
are now surfacing more widely.
Managers work in situations, or
from time-to-time face
challenges, for which ideas from
‘beyond the mainstream’ will
provide more ‘traction’ than
relying on ideas from within it.
You’ll learn about alternative
ways of organising, working
across cultural and sector
boundaries, devising strategies
for impact, as well as for (or
instead of) profit, reading
situations in terms of complex
systems, learning to embrace
dilemmas and the limits to our
own thinking, providing
leadership even when you
cannot provide the answers.
 MANAGING FINANCIAL
RISK (BB841)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
Managing financial risk explores
the various financial risks that
confront all institutions – credit
risk, liquidity and refinancing
risk, interest-rate risk, foreign
exchange risk and operational
risk. The module then examines
how these risks can be both
measured and managed. It uses
many recent actual examples of
risk management practices
adopted in the public and
private sectors – some good,
some bad and some very ugly.
By the end of the module you
should have a full appreciation
of how vulnerability to financial
risks arises and how you, as a
manager, can contribute to their
effective management within
your institution.
Please note that this module
may only be studied as part
of a qualification and is
therefore not available as
a standalone module.
MANAGING
IN THE DIGITAL
ECONOMY (BXM871)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 13
ASSESSMENT: 3 iCMAs,
1 EMA
START: 01 Jul 2017
register by
15 Jun 2017
06 Jan 2018
register by
07 Dec 2017
This module offers a process to
gain academic credit for your
study of The Open University
MOOCs that comprise the
FutureLearn Digital Economy
program. Your knowledge,
understanding and skills from
the MOOCs will be
supplemented by learning
materials supporting critical
thinking, reflection and study
skills appropriate to masters
level assessment. You will have
access to light touch advice
from a learning advisor, but
please be aware that (as with
the MOOCs you bring to the
module as prior learning) you
need to be a proactive learner
to benefit from the materials
and activities supplied (peer-
review, case studies, readings
and online discussion). Activities
and assessment address your
own professional situation,
culminating in an extended
written assignment integrating
your prior MOOC learning in the
context of challenges posed by
technological change.
MARKETING IN THE
21ST CENTURY (BB844)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
The economic turmoil of the
last few years has required
organisations to undertake
more creative marketing as well
as be more responsive to the
needs of the market. This online
module explores a variety of
marketing issues that emerge
from marketing planning, such
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as marketing research,
marketing segmentation,
targeting and positioning.
You’ll draw upon current
theories and examples that
illustrate how organisations of
all sizes deal with environmental
challenges and through this gain
a strong appreciation of how
marketing will not only benefit
your organisation, but also how
you can use marketing to
improve your own performance.
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 STRATEGIC
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (BB845)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module is designed to
meet the needs of managers
who wish to understand and be
able to influence decisions
regarding the management of
human resources within
organisations. It considers the
different aspects of human
resource management at a
strategic level in the
organisation and how this
differs from the more
operationally-focused
personnel management.
You will work collaboratively
with others on strategic human
resource management (SHRM)
issues and problems and find,
review and evaluate information
relevant to key aspects of
SHRM in your own
professional context.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT (BB849)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
Supply chain networks are
recognised as the organisational
form that assures business
sustainability through supply
continuity. Supply chain
management is a fundamental
skill in today’s competitive
business environment, and
organisations that excel in this
function see the benefit in their
performance. This module will
provide you with an in-depth
insight into supply chain theory,
design, management and best
practice, taking into account
issues such as ethics,
environmental sustainability
and risk management.
This will enable you to question
and reflect upon your own
organisation and its role in
the supply chain.
SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE
MANAGEMENT (BB842)
CREDITS: 15 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 25
ASSESSMENT: 1 TMA,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module considers how
managers create innovative
and sustainable ways of doing
things. The approach combines
conceptual models with
practical examples and
cross-cultural comparisons.
After assessing ways in which
theories about perception and
creativity could help us organise
more effectively, attention turns
to creating promising
possibilities in an increasingly
interconnected world. If we can
create what’s needed, without
being too wrong too often, we
could amplify our ability to do
things better.
MSc IN FINANCE: MODULES
INTRODUCTION
TO CORPORATE
FINANCE (B858)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This module provides a
grounding in the core areas of
corporate finance and enables
you to gain a basis on which to
build the specialist financial
expertise that you will develop
through your MSc in Finance.
You will examine financial
statements and explore how
these can be employed to
measure the performance of
organisations. You will then look
at the business environment
that organisations work within
and its impact on their financial
decision making. You will also
explore how organisations
finance themselves and the
factors that determine their
cost of funding.
FINANCIAL STRATEGY:
VALUATION, GOVERNANCE
AND ETHICS (B859)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 06 May 2017
register by
21 Apr 2017
01 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
The finance manager in
modern organisations, in
addition to financing decisions,
is also required to undertake
investment decisions.
This module provides
theoretical and analytical
knowledge required in making
financial policy decisions on
what projects and other
business activities a firm should
invest finance in. Issues of
corporate governance, ethics
and disclosure of information
are explored, and the emerging
field of Islamic finance is
introduced by tracing its origins,
scope and implications for
financial decisions in a
global economy.
RESEARCH METHODS
FOR FINANCE (B860)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This module will introduce you
to the underlying principles of
research in modern finance,
its process, philosophy and
methodology. You will develop
competences in applying
statistical and econometric
techniques to problems in
finance. It will alert students to
the assumptions and limitations
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that underpin these quantitative
methods. At the end of the
module you will be able to
decide on which techniques
to apply, and will be able
to design and execute an
empirical investigation of
a problem in finance.
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 INVESTMENT
AND PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT (B861)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 06 May 2017
register by
21 Apr 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module covers the field
of investment. It describes the
main participants, their
objectives and constraints, and
the major investment markets.
The module covers investment
strategies for bonds, equities,
and structured products
including the use of derivatives
in managing risk. Portfolio
optimisation and asset
allocation are covered, as well
as how to measure portfolio
performance. Ethical investment,
the role of taxation, and
behavioural investment biases
are also explored in this module.
By the end of the module you
will be able to evaluate
individual securities, investment
strategies and portfolio
performance in the context of
investor objectives, constraints
and behavioural biases.
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DERIVATIVES AND RISK
MANAGEMENT (B862)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 06 May 2017
register by
21 Apr 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
The global financial crisis has
brought into sharp focus the
need for sound risk
management practices in all
organisations including those in
the public sector. This module
will provide you with an
understanding of the various
financial risks faced by
organisations and the ways in
which those risks can be
managed. The module will
introduce key tools such as
derivatives and risk mapping
and also discuss the linkages
of risk management with the
organisational strategic plan.
The module will also introduce
enterprise risk management
processes and the implications
of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) for
financial risk management.
DISSERTATION
(FINANCE) (B805)
CREDITS: 60 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 45
ASSESSMENT: 4 TMAs,
1 EMA
(dissertation)
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This is the final module in the
MSc in Finance. This module
will enable you to demonstrate
the research skills expected at
masters level. These include the
ability to: formulate a research
problem; review relevant
literature; design research to
address the problem; collect and
analyse data; and communicate
findings and conclusions
effectively. The module
concludes with you carrying out
a research project in finance and
writing a dissertation based on
your research.
MSc IN HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT: MODULES
THE HUMAN RESOURCE
PROFESSIONAL (B863)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This module will consider the
role and contribution of the HR
professional and will provide
opportunities for you to
examine and develop your
own skills for this role.
Topics covered will include an
introduction to human resource
management, managing
performance, leadership and
change management, and the
nature of professionalism and
ethics. You will also develop the
skills you will need to work
effectively as an HR professional.
These will include self-
management, leading and
working in teams, communication
skills, using information
technology and managing
financial resources.
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT IN
CONTEXT (B864)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 examination
START: 06 May 2017
register by
21 Apr 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
In this module you will
examine how HR policies and
practices operate within multiple
tiers and manifestations of
economic, political and social
context – at macro (societal
and international) and micro
(organisational) levels.
In addition to developing
analytical and practical skills in
this specific domain, the module
breaks new ground by
incorporating resourcing and
talent management as extended
examples of HR practice.
This illustrates the way in which
an intelligent understanding and
reading of context by skilled
HR professionals can help
contribute to more informed
choices in core practice areas.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
AND EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT (B866)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This module explores the
choices organisations make
about employment relations
strategies and the associated
impacts on employee
engagement. It provides an
understanding of different
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employment relations
perspectives, theories and
debates as well as the national
and international contexts of
employment relations.
Throughout the module the
roles of employee participation
and voice as crucial processes
underlying employee
engagement are critically
examined. Other areas covered
include managing diversity,
communication, change
management, and the
management of conflict
associated with grievance,
discipline and dismissal.
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 MANAGING RESEARCH IN
THE WORKPLACE (B865)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This module provides you with
an introduction to research skills
enabling you to complete a live,
work-related research project.
As part of the research report,
to be completed during the
module, you will select and
critically review the literature
relevant to a chosen topic,
choose the appropriate
research methods, use these to
carry out a systematic analysis
and write up the findings in
a credible and professional
research report. You will also
be asked to write a reflective
account of your learning in this
applied research exercise.
Please note this module is only
required for CIPD recognition
at postgraduate diploma level.
The dissertation module fulfils
this requirement for the MSc in
Human Resource Management.
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WORKPLACE LEARNING
WITH COACHING AND
MENTORING (B867)
CREDITS: 30 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 23
ASSESSMENT: 2 TMAs,
1 EMA
START: 06 May 2017
register by
21 Apr 2017
05 May 2018
register by
19 Apr 2018
This module offers both a
strategic and an operational
focus. You will consider the
factors which inform choices
about learning and talent
development strategies in
different contexts. You will also
explore the range of workplace
interventions which can put
these strategies into effect and
the models and theories which
underpin these. Throughout this
module there will be an
emphasis on workplace and
practice based learning and,
relatedly, on professionalism
and continuing professional
development. You will look
closely at coaching and
mentoring in the workplace and
will have an opportunity to
develop and practise your own
coaching and mentoring skills.
DISSERTATION
(HRM) (B804)
CREDITS: 60 at PG level
STUDY WEEKS: 45
ASSESSMENT: 4 TMAs,
1 EMA
(dissertation)
START: 04 Nov 2017
register by
19 Oct 2017
This is the final module in the
MSc in Human Resource
Management. This module will
enable you to demonstrate the
research skills expected at
masters level. These include
the ability to: formulate a
research problem; review
relevant literature; design
research to address the
problem; collect and analyse
data; and communicate
findings and conclusions
effectively. The module
concludes with you carrying
out a research project in HRM
and writing a dissertation
based on your research.
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