OU Students Past, Present and Future

mummyz wrote: »

I registered for DB123 with the intention of doing a foundation degree in Finance, but alot of it is work based learning which is abit of a bummer! So now I think I'm going to work towards BA/BSc (Honours) Economics and Mathematical Sciences.

I'm really looking forward to it, gives me something to do in the evenings instead of just sat infront of the tele

Thats a really brilliant course, I loved it, I'm on the BA Hons route in Business, so far done, w100 intro to law, B120 Intro to business, DB123 Maths, b201 Business course, now doing B203 - HELP!!!

Go for it, xx

I would of loved to go down the business route but being a SAHM to a 4 month old, would be easier said than done finding somewhere to do the work-based learning. How did you find DB123, was it pretty simple for a first course?

mummyz wrote: »

I would of loved to go down the business route but being a SAHM to a 4 month old, would be easier said than done finding somewhere to do the work-based learning. How did you find DB123, was it pretty simple for a first course?

I found it a really good course and easy to do, as 90% of the info is in the book, and the online section, bit odd to describe, but at the end of every chapter you have a on-line section to complete, and the answers can be found in there,
1st assisgnment was based around borrowing money and interest rates, your given the info, and a senerio, eg Sally wants to buy a motorbike a 2k, which is the cheapest method, - you'd then work out the rates for bank loan, credit card and cash.

My dd was 4 when I started open uni, but I work ocassionally doing mystery shop jobs, as I'm basically a stay at home mum, disabled, such a one for all work, but on crutches for spinal injuries.

Also don't worry about the tutorials, there are think 3 with the course, but I didn't go to any of them, but was getting marks in the region of 80+.

The other business courses I didn't need work based experience, thou with a 4mth old, bet you've got your hands full.

Sent a pm.xx

You don't have to have a paid work job. Could you do some volunteering or something? Their definition of "work" is really flexible, so just being on the PTA or something similar when littleun goes to school might count.

juno wrote: »

Yup. I was originally doing Business as the maths in Economics and Mathematical Sciences put me off, but I really hated BU130. So a few weeks ago I looked round the website more and realised Social Sciences with Economics existed :j Then I dropped BU130 and I don't miss it at all.

I found DB123 lovely, especially as a lot of the stuff I knew bits of from reading around this site. It's also a useful course as everyone has to manage their money, although obviously it doesn't give any direct financial advice. The notes give you good ideas of where to start for the TMAs, too.

I start the BU130 in May, not looking forward to it, but need it for foundation degree.........

I don't know if you know but they've just brought out a follow on course to DB123, its DB234 - level 2 - 30 points, NO EXAM. Doing that as well in May xx