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Do employers value open university courses?

Galbin · 2014-08-20 11:29:02

I am wondering if employers see OU courses as being as "good" as, say, a brick and mortar college here in Ireland? Does it depend on the course? What have OU students here found regarding this?

20-08-2014 11:29am

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Galbin

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I am wondering if employers see OU courses as being as "good" as, say, a brick and mortar college here in Ireland? Does it depend on the course? What have OU students here found regarding this?

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#2 24-08-2014 7:30pm

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If anything it's regarded as better as it's mostly self motivated and most ou students are working at least part time while they're doing their studies. It also shows a commitment to life long learning and the fact that you're paying for it too shows that you're very dedicated to furthering your education.

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#3 24-08-2014 7:53pm

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Depends how closely it mirrors what skill sets required by the employers.

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