Program Overview

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage complexity and deliver impact at a strategic and/or operational level. This programme combines the BSc Business Management honours degree with CMI Chartered Manager status, incorporating vocational and academic elements.

Who is it for?

• Junior managers wishing to enhance aspects of their management and leadership
• Those with career aspirations in management
• New or existing staff
• Open to graduates if their degree does not include in-depth study of business management
• Those progressing from a lower level apprenticeship

Career Opportunities for Apprentices

This programme offers an opportunity to learn how to take responsibility for long-term organisational success, managing people, projects, operations, or services. The apprentice will gain professional recognition of the ability to deliver impact, behave ethically, and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development - shaping the future of management and leadership.

Course Details

The programme combines classroom and practical work-based learning. Apprentices extend their classroom learning through their workplace practice, collecting evidence of learning applied, for example, through project work, business enquiry, and a portfolio. Delivery can be configured to suit employer needs. There is also the option of delivery at the employer's workplace for groups of 10 or more.

Programme Highlights

Designed to be relevant, practical, and challenging, to develop:

• Understanding of business models, ideas, and management techniques
• Theory and practice relevant to key business functions
• Employer-based learning to address real issues
• Assignments based on business challenges

Topics Covered on this Course Include:

• Business Communication
• Strategy and Change Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Business Management
• Leading and Managing People
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Economics
• Management of Operations
• Project Management
• Law for Business Managers
• International Business Management
• Intercultural Competency in Business

Duration and Intakes

It is expected that most apprentices will complete the apprenticeship in 4 years. The intakes are available in September, January, and June on the Luton campus. The classes take place once a week, with a hybrid delivery - alternating in-person and online sessions.

About the Course

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship meets the education and training needs of professional managers in private, public, or third-sector organisations of all sizes. It develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage complexity and deliver impact at a strategic and/or operational level, and to take management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organisational objectives through a wide range of functions.

Qualifications

Successful apprentices will achieve:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management degree
• Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
• Full chartered membership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements are a Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience for applicants aged 21 or over.

Fees

Companies with a wage bill less than £3m will just pay £1,100, as the government funds 95% of the full fee. If you are a levy-payer, then this apprenticeship will be £22,000 from your levy. As a business of any size, you can also use the Manage apprenticeship service to apply for funding from large businesses that want to fund 100% of your apprenticeship training and assessment costs.