Marketing and Business Management (W21)

Open University
Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 3-4 Years Business and management studiesEvents managementMarketing

About this course

This innovative diploma will introduce you to the business world and give you specialised knowledge in the essentials of marketing. You’ll learn how goods and services are bought, what this means for contemporary marketing, and how marketing works with the key functions of an organisation, such as human resources, operations management, and accounting and finance. You’ll also learn how organisations think and work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate. This includes learning about the ethical and legal responsibilities that businesses have.

Key features of the course

  • Develops your understanding of marketing theories and techniques.

  • Explores the interdisciplinary nature of business management, and the role of marketing in organisations.

  • Gain an understanding of consumer behaviour and how this can be influenced by marketers.

  • Equips you for a wide range of employment opportunities across all sectors.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    1139 Functional managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management, Marketing