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Testimonials

"The MBA helps me to be clearer on my goals."
Kris de Clercq
"Kris has taught financial strategy across Europe as well as in Russia and Ethiopia."
Johannes Hofinger
"Johannes Hofinger tutors on the Financial Strategy course of The Open University MBA."
Claudia Hensel
"Tutoring MBA courses at the OU is both very challenging and extremely rewarding."
"I’m sure I’m addicted to learning now."
Chris Houghton
"It gave me exposure to a wide range of management principles, affecting loads of areas."
Adam Westcott
"The breadth of the course has really pushed me and it gave me confidence."
Roberta Thomson
"It has overwhelmingly been a rewarding experience."
Ivan Dimikovski
"It has changed my mindset, the way I think and the way I work."
Valerie Pouget
"Because I move quite often, I could be sure to continue the studies due to OU flexibility."
"You immediately have somebody you can reach when you need to."
Nicolas Favre
"It is very easy to interact with students in your group."
Melina Fedeli
"It broadens your mind, and it gives you a different perspective."
Clause Simhart
"Studying with students from different nations enlarged my experience."
Ross Allan
"I live in the United States, and I’m doing this residential school in Brussels"
Leslee Griffiths
"I found me, I found what I was good at, I found a voice."
"The international context of my work for The OU is something that I really love."
"I have been encouraged to try out new approaches to business as a result of the MBA."
"I use my revitalised thirst for acquiring knowledge throughout every dimension of my life."
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"These real life learning experiences are invaluable, as assumptions can kill companies"
"I did my research masters with the OU and found everything about it to be excellent."
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"I have come to know [OUBS] and its ambitions to be a leading research institution"
"I always recommend the OU to friends and colleagues who are considering new learning"
"I don’t think I would have set up my own business if I hadn’t undertaken the OU MBA course"
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"I’m a very different person to who I was three years ago when I started this journey"
"Through tutorials, phone, email and assignments, you can really get to know someone well"
"The Open University provides excellent opportunities for those who want both rewarding and"
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"The Open University offers a special environment of openness and support to the students"
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"I [...] have developed a lot of confidence to take on a higher level management role"
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"It wasn’t just the staff who supported me, but also the other students"
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"Any business, no matter how large can be made to work well"
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" I have already made changes to my organisation as a result of what I have learned"
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"The Open University has offered me a life line"
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"A life changing experience which I thoroughly enjoyed"
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"The format, course make-up, learning style, flexibility and cost all worked well for me"
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"It has given me lots of practical skills that help me directly with my job"
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"The MBA was crucial in giving me the skills and the confidence I need to interact"
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"The hard work pales into the background when you experience the rewards"
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"The beauty of distance learning - you can fit your study around your life "
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"I firmly believe the OU MBA programme has contributed much to my ongoing success"
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"My greater knowledge has led me to believe that I can do more in my working life"
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"I most enjoy the time I spend working directly with students"
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"I have always been keen to help people develop"
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"Students [..] become better managers in their companies - that really gives me a buzz"