An Internationally Recognised MBA

The programme is managed in the UK by an Academic Board which consists of representatives from the Association of Commonwealth Universities, from professional associations such as the Institution of Electrical Engineers, from major employers such as Scottish Power and from Trade Unions, as well as academic specialists from leading Business Schools.

Industry recognition of programme excellence has been evidenced by numerous awards and prizes. Course content relevance has been ensured by industrial and professional input.

Accreditation

Professional Development Europe Limited (PDE) is an accredited institution of the Open University. Graduates of the programme will be awarded a validated degree of the Open University, MBA (OUVA).

Accreditation is the rigorous process through which an institution is judged by a group of external peers to provide a satisfactory environment for the conduct of study programmes leading to validated awards of the Open University. An accredited institution has, therefore, been approved by the Open University for the delivery of study programmes and offers an assurance to students on the quality of the programme.

Through its Royal Charter, the Open University is able to validate study programmes provided by organisations which do not have their own degree-awarding powers. Accreditation by the Open University enables students to gain internationally recognised qualifications.