Does Open University degree have value?

Does Open University degree have value?

yes, open degree university have the same value as a regular degree university. yes, open degree university have the same value as a regular degree university. open universities has been set up to provide education to those who are not able to attend regular classes. this much is the difference only.

Do employers take open university degrees Seriously?

The short answer to the question is yes. At the end of the day, a degree is a degree no matter what university it comes from and all employers recognise the work that goes into such a qualification. OU degrees have a similar reputation to BTECs in that people think they are somehow easier.

Is Open University degree real?

The OU offers a whole range of qualifications, from certificates and diplomas to honours degrees and postgraduate qualifications – all of which are not only ‘proper’ and fully accredited, they are highly rated by employers. But it’s the ‘Open’ degree that sets the OU apart from its traditional counterparts.

Can I change my OU degree?

If a student wants to change the qualification or module they are registered on please advise your regional SiSE support team. The student may need to talk to a regional manager for further advice and guidance, dependant upon the changes they wish to make.

Is the OU MBA respected?

The OU MBA is triple accredited making it one of roughly 1\% of business schools globally to achieve certification from all three major business school accreditation organizations. The OU is well regarded in the UK and is generally seen as a “good” university.

Is the OU an accredited university?

The Open University Business School is accredited by the international accrediting bodies AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. It was placed in the top 1\% of UK business schools after having received Triple Crown accreditation.

What happens if I quit Open University?

Withdrawing from your studies means that you are ceasing your studies and you do not intend to undertake any further study with The Open University. If you withdraw from study, you will cease to be a student of the University.

Do universities consider a bachelor’s degree as a valid degree?

Yes. Some universities do consider the same as valid Bachelors degree. At times one also finds certain programs within the uni open towards accepting such a degree while certain programs dont.

Is a degree from the OU worth it?

The OU probably isn’t more ‘recognised’, but if degrees are degrees, then an OU degree is just as acceptable as any other degree. Point of importance being, some employers do appreciate the skills that are honed while studying independently, through distance learning.

Is the Open University accredited in the United States?

The US system uses regional accreditation agencies to separate diploma mills from quality educational institutions. Typically, overseas universities are mostly given a pass, but saying, “The Open University,” sounds a lot like, “University of Phoenix,” to a lot of Americans. The good news is that the OU has accreditation directly in the US,

Is distance learning more difficult than uni?

You’re correct though, if they don’t even have the decency to recognize such a degree I wouldn’t want to work for them anyway. If anything distance learning is more difficult, people typically work full time, while hound students in uni, are partying their asses off, and not focusing.