In order to meet the needs of open and distance learners, most of whom study after work, all courses at OUC are provided through a variety of teaching media, such as printed materials, video recordings, and IP coursewares. In addition, there are online text and video guidance materials and BBS. Basically, all the teaching and instructions for the required degree courses can be found online.

Between 2007 and 2008, six courses provided by the School were selected and awarded accreditation as the "National Quality Courses" by the Ministry of Education. They are Western Economics, Marketing, Introduction to Circulation, Money & Banking, Modern Monetary & Financial Theories, and Corporate Finance.

In 2008, 12 courses were selected as top-level excellent courses of OUC, including: Western Economics, Marketing, Introduction to Circulation, Money & Banking, Modern Monetary & Financial Theories, Corporate Finance, Introduction to Insurance, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Design of Accounting System, National Economic Accounting, and Investment Analysis.