diff --git a/course/ajax/management.php b/course/ajax/management.php
index 9a0e4e62273..0566f610527 100644
--- a/course/ajax/management.php
+++ b/course/ajax/management.php
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ require_once($CFG->dirroot.'/course/lib.php');
 $action = required_param('action', PARAM_ALPHA);
 require_sesskey(); // Gotta have the sesskey.
 require_login(); // Gotta be logged in (of course).
+$PAGE->set_context(context_system::instance());
 
 // Prepare an outcome object. We always use this.
 $outcome = new stdClass;