Global Banking School (GBS) · The Open University
Connect business management, organisational strategy and decision-making with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
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For graduates or eligible experienced applicants seeking advanced study and a more specialised professional direction.
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Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Plans work, people and budgets to deliver business projects.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Turns business needs into practical process and system changes.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Analyses organisational problems and recommends improvements.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Plans and leads technology projects, budgets and delivery.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates construction work, safety, costs and schedules.
Median for SOC 1122: production managers and directors in construction. The group includes responsibilities and seniority above an entry-level job. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Manages the terms and commercial obligations of building contracts.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Calculates the resources and costs needed for construction or engineering work.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates purchasing, stock and distribution operations.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Selects suppliers and manages purchasing contracts and costs.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinate manufacturing output, quality, resources and costs.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates building maintenance, workplace services and security.
How to get there: Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Plans and delivers events, suppliers, budgets and logistics.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Organises healthcare services, resources and improvements.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Supports recruitment, employee relations and people policies.
How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Builds commercial relationships and identifies new revenue opportunities.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Develop responsible business practices and sustainability initiatives.
How to get there: Build relevant experience and demonstrate the skills required by the employer.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Analyse transport needs and develop sustainable movement plans.
How to get there: Add the sector-specific technical knowledge and qualifications required by the employer, then build project-delivery experience in that sector.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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