2022
This flexible apprenticeship programme provides research and learning for the ever-changing world of business, applying theoretical models to real-life case studies and your own organisation.
A fast-track business degree apprenticeship is the ideal way to take advantage of the recognised prior learning you have developed in the work place. The BA (Hons) Leadership and Management forms the taught programme and is supported by a professional development module for the End Point Assessment of the apprenticeship, designed to supplement your on-the-job experience. Most candidates will have A Levels or other relevant Level 3 qualifications, as well as English and Maths at Level 2. Other relevant prior experience has to be demonstrated but can include a HND or foundation degree.
Suitable candidates will be able to finish the academic elements of their apprenticeship sooner, putting them in an excellent position for career progression and further professional development.
Over two years, the course focuses on developing lifelong skills and encourages personal development. As a management apprentice on the CMDA programme you’ll have the opportunity to earn Chartered Manager status, as a result of your successful apprentice End Point Assessment, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, and benefit from a range of master classes from guest speakers, as well as regular networking opportunities.
Apprentices enrolled to this course must be employed in a suitable role and be supported by their employer. As part of this commitment, employers will need to provide the necessary opportunities for employees to achieve Chartered Manager status by the end of the study period.
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For employers
Apprenticeships can add value at all levels of your business:
- Upskill your staff with industry relevant qualifications.
- Drive an increase in productivity.
- Promote long-term loyalty and reduce staff turnover.
- Reduce the cost of qualifications and training.
- Develop staff with a minimum of interruption to day-to-day operations.
- Offer genuine opportunities for personal development to both full- and part-time staff.
- Scale your business with the help of an increasingly skilled workforce.
For apprentices
Here's what a higher or degree apprenticeship can offer you:
- A combination of on-the-job and academic study which is relevant and applied.
- A continued wage and contract of employment which includes all the same benefits as any employee.
- A higher or degree qualification which is recognised, transferrable and the same level as if achieved through traditional study routes.
- A debt free future with zero tuition fees. (Please note, as apprenticeships are funded by employers, apprentices are not eligible to apply for Student Loans Company loans)
- An opportunity to develop new skills and progress within your industry.
What does this course lead to?
This degree has been designed as part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills initiative for developing employees to management level.
Upon completion of the degree students will have progressed to a management level within their company and earned Chartered Manager status.
Who is this course for?
This fast-track option is ideal for those who may already have practical experience, but wish to develop their theoretical understanding of management skills further.
Students will need to demonstrate recognised prior learning that has been developed in the work place. The integrated BA (Hons) Leadership and Management programme is supported by a professional development unit designed to supplement this recognised prior learning.
Facilities
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
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Meet the team
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Core modules
Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leadership
This module is all about you and how you can be equipped to deliver in a globalised, high-tech and disruptive world as an effective strategic leader!
Strategy, Innovation and Change Management
This module enables leaders to know how to develop and influence an organisation’s strategic direction through development of a meaningful strategy.
Strategic People Management
The aim of this module is for you to develop an in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead and develop people.
Marketing Enterprise and Risk
You will start with the context in which a marketing strategy is developed. Then it’s learning to be able to appraise theoretical frameworks and processes which inform the strategy, alongside reflecting on the interrelationship between marketing and the organisation’s strategic aims, along with opportunities and impact of digital marketing, all compounding in considering how to develop a marketing strategy.
Finance for Strategic Leaders
In this module you will learn how to be more confident in your understanding of the finance function by understanding the scope, complexity and role of finance within an organisational context.
Work-Based Project
In this module you will learn how to undertake applied research with the ability to generate new knowledge, based on the practical challenges of the workplace.
Successful apprentices will graduate with a:BA (Hons) Leadership and Management
How you'll study
This is a mix of classroom-based study supported by Solent’s virtual learning environment. The expectation is that students will attend the equivalent of up to five weekends per year (Friday to Sunday) for class based sessions. Students will also have access to CMI learning resources.You may be assessed by a combination of:
Coursework
Individual presentations
Group presentations
Business simulations
Project work
Written exams
Timed exercises
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Entry Requirements
To study for an apprenticeship, you must be employed by a sponsoring organisation. The specific entry requirements will be agreed with your employer.
All applications are assessed on individual merit but the typical academic entry requirement for the MBA is a UK recognised honours degree with at least a 2:2 classification or equivalent professional qualifications. If you have qualifications other than a degree, with relevant professional experience and evidence of ability, you will also be considered.
Applicants must also have a minimum of two years of professional work experience at senior leadership level. Work experience must be relevant to senior management, business or professional functions and include suitable levels of analytical work and demonstrate evidence of career progression and management of others.
Please note: Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to Gateway.
Ready to apply?
If you are an employer or a potential apprentice and would like to have an in-depth conversation with us about potential opportunities, please email admissions@solent.ac.uk or call 023 8201 5066.
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships offer a unique blend of work experience and academic study. Candidates on an apprenticeship will work a paid job while simultaneously working towards a relevant qualification in their chosen field.
Apprentices are employees with a contract of employment which offers the same benefits and protections as any other employee. Apprentices will typically work for four days of the week, using the remaining day to attend classes and study.
Higher degree apprenticeships
Higher and degree apprenticeships give candidates the opportunity to work towards an undergraduate degree. Apprentices work on assignments that are relevant to their workplace, applying their new skills directly to their day-to-day work.
Higher apprenticeships offer an incredible opportunity to reward, incentivise and upskill staff in a cost effective and academically rigorous way. Research has shown that this can increase productivity and retention within the workforce.
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Support at Solent
All students at Solent University have access to a range of specialist support services. Whether you are having financial difficulty, need additional help with academic skills or want advice on setting up your own business you'll find that help is always on hand.Most of our specialist support services are based around the Student Hub, a central space where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at University. The Student Hub is the first point of contact if you have any queries relating to your course, including questions about your timetable, options, and assessments and extenuating circumstances.
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