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This page shows information for classes from the 'Who we are' section of our publication scheme. These include brief descriptions of The Open University Worldwide and its structure. You can follow these links to see information for the classes in this section:

• Basic company information
• Company objectives
• Organisation diagram
• Relationship with The Open University

Basic company information
Company name: Open University Worldwide Limited
Company registration number: 1260275
Company registered address: Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. MK7 6AA
Company registered in: England and Wales


Company objectives
Open University Worldwide Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Open University. It contributes to the core business of The Open University in two key ways:

(i) by supporting the OU in using its expertise and experience as a world leader in supported open learning;
(ii) by aiming to increase the financial return to the OU from its international and corporate activities.

The following general objectives are derived from the purpose statement above:

1. To generate a financial return from international and corporate activities through sales of learning materials, consultancy and the development of partnerships;
2. To promote the University as a global leader in distance education while ensuring that the OU's academic and pedagogic reputation is protected;
3. To enhance worldwide the OU brand and key values and mission of the institution.

Organisation diagram
The document below contains a diagram that illustrates our organisation structure. If you prefer, you can follow this link to view a text-only version:

• Organisation diagram text version
  
  The Managing Director has overall responsibility for the company. There are three functional areas that are responsible for the operational and support aspects of our business and report to the Managing Director.
  
  'Finance, IT, Travel and Facilities' is responsible for supporting the company.
  
  'Partnerships and Products' is an operational area, and its major roles are 'Partnership Management', 'Rights Control', 'Partnership Services' and 'Visitor and Events Management'. 'Partnership Services' includes 'Product Management'.
  
  'Sales Development' is an operational area, and its major roles are 'Product Sales', 'BBC and Broadcast' and 'International Development'. 'Product Sales' includes 'Customer Services'.
  
  
• Organisation diagram (187KB PDF)

You can find out more about our operational areas by following these links:

• Partnerships and Products
• Sales Development

Relationship with The Open University
Open University Worldwide Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Open University. You can find out more about The Open University by following these links:

• The Open University
• The Open University - Freedom of Information

This page was last updated on 15^th April 2005

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