Business Studies (Management)
OU Validated (OU is a Validating Partner)
Management
This track aims to provide students with an Honours level 6 experience with the knowledge, skills, business awareness and confidence that will enable them to succeed in the wider business world. Once students complete this degree, they will have a general understanding of business organizations, their key elements and wider considerations. They will be able to analyze how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and take decisions, and they will have an insight into essential business functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. They will have relevant and practical skills, numerical studies, thinking and accountancy skills. A thorough education in business management track empowers a graduate to adapt to the specific needs of each business.
Career Opportunities
Students who choose to study business management in AOU at university graduate with highly desirable transferable skills and strong business knowledge, two things that are sought after by potential employers. It also gives them credibility in front of employers and investors and boosts their potential salary. Graduates of business management are presented with a variety of job opportunities in management, consultancy, marketing and advertising, human resources and retail and sales or maybe they aim to be their own bosses – self-employed.
Program Duration
3. The regular number of semesters for a Bachelor's degree is eight regular semesters and one summer semester (Four academic years).
4. The maximum number of semesters for a Bachelor's degree is twenty-four semesters (twelve academic years) excluding summers.
Method of Delivery
Full time – Blended Learning
Attendance is mandatory at least once a week (or twice for certain courses) for each registered course. Tutorials are offered from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and can be scheduled on weekends to accommodate working students.
