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Overview
In the An Introduction to Business and Management programme from The Open University UK you’ll explore a wide range of topics in contemporary business and management: what motivates people to work; how to assess financial soundness of a business; what attracts customers; how economic crises affect businesses; and ethical challenges in business and management.
Using a blend of text, audio video and interactive online activities, you’ll develop vital skills for study and for work in business, public or voluntary sector organisations.
What's included
You’ll be provided with seven printed module books, each covering one block of study, and have access to a module website, which includes:
- a week-by-week study planner
- course-specific module materials including interactive online activities
- audio and video content
- assignment details and submission section
- online tutorial access.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- In Block 1 you'll learn what a business is and what distinguishes it from other types of organisations in the public and voluntary sector.
- Block 2 looks at the people at work. You'll explore what motivates people to work, and how organisations select, train and evaluate employees.
- Block 3 gives you an accessible introduction to financial information for business.
- Block 4 focuses on marketing, its importance in a business and how a marketing plan is put together.
- Block 5 is about the economic and political context in which businesses and other organisations operate.
- Block 6 introduces you to the subject of business ethics. Businesses regularly face difficult ethical challenges, such as whether to use sweatshops to produce more cheaply or how to balance environmental concerns with the desire for growth.
- Block 7 concludes the module with a look at the global context in which businesses operate.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Business Administration View 105 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is a key introductory OU level 1 module. OU level 1 modules provide core subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning, to help you progress to modules at OU level 2.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3892 GBP / full≈ 3892 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3892 GBP / full≈ 3892 GBP / full
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