Business Management (T27)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

About this course

This flexible qualification starts with you: where you are now, and where you want to be in the future. Taking a practical approach that’s grounded in your own experience, you’ll be introduced to the essentials of business and management, the context in which businesses and other organisations operate, and its common aims and characteristics. This includes learning about the ethical and legal responsibilities that businesses have, and the global context which impacts businesses of all sizes. You’ll also encounter work-based learning issues that are particularly relevant to your current role.

Key features of the course

  • Tailor your study according to your interests and professional needs with options including communication skills, personal finance or mathematics..

  • Examine case studies from international companies to enhance your learning by using real-world situations.

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study focusing on leadership practice, accounting, economics, innovation and enterprise or marketing.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management