MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OUBS

Studying for a postgraduate management qualification is one of the best ways to gain a competitive edge in today's crowded job market. But what sets the OU Business School MBAs above the rest?

• Our MBA are independently accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
• Employers respect our MBAs. That?s why 40 per cent of our MBA students receive financial support from their organisation.
• Our MBAs are open to all, irrespective of academic or career background.
• Our MBA (standard version) is available for study globally.
• Our tutors are mainly practising business professionals.
• We take education to the heart of management. You?ll put into practice what you learn right away, reinforcing your learning as it develops.
• We extend your international perspective as you exchange ideas and practice with managers worldwide.
• We provide excellent networking opportunities through the biggest MBA alumni network in the world.

Combined with competitive, inclusive prices, flexible study arrangements, the highest levels of support and all the first class teaching materials you need, it adds up to an unbeatable package.

Students are not required to complete the full MBA programme in Russia, they may continue their studies in the other countries where the OUBS MBA programme is presented.

STAGE 1

There are two routes into Stage 1 — Fast Track and Open Access

Open accessis
the Stage 1 route for those not meeting the fast track criteria and comprises the OUBS Certificate and Diploma in Management. You need no prior qualifications to enter the Certificate programme.

Fast trackis
a single 12-month course BZR713 FUNDAMENTALS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. Applicants should have a UK honours degree (or equivalent), be at least 25 years old and have 4-year management experience. Study, tuition and assessment of this course is in English

STAGE 2

Stage 2. Compulsory

• BZR820 STRATEGY aims to develop the strategic decision-making skills of senior managers and provide an understanding of the rationale for strategy for middle managers.
• BZR830 MAKING A DIFFERENCE will develop your capability to make a real difference to organizational performance as a manager of leader. It will provide you with an integrated learning experience to enable you to make a difference both in your own organization and enhance your own personal professional development.

Stage 2. Course Options

• BZR821 FINANCIAL STRATEGY introduces the financial aspects of corporate management, with an emphasis on the use of financial tools relevant to middle and senior management.
• BZR822 CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND CHANGE develops and promotes imaginative, flexible and practical thought and action.
• BZR824 MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES introduces theoretical, conceptual and empirical human resource strategies.
• BZR825 MARKETING IN A COMPLEX WORLD addresses issues of complexity in marketing — on the premise that there are no simple answers in today’s increasingly complex world.

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