Program Overview
The Professional Diploma in Management at The Open University UK is a Master programme in Business & Management over 7 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 7 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice
- MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice (fast-track)*
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study for the professional diploma you must already hold the Professional Certificate in Management or a qualification accepted by the University as equivalent.
You will already have some first-hand experiential knowledge of managing some part of an organisation.
Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 7 months
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