Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Program Overview

Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Overview

Our level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship aims to help existing and new, aspiring managers from a wide range of industries and sectors, to develop skills and knowledge, providing them with the tools they need to become a leader of people, projects, operations or services that provide the foundations for long-term business success.

Course Structure

What you will learn

The degree has been ‘designed by industry for industry’ with learning outcomes that are carefully aligned to meet the current and future challenges for business success and provide a rich and relevant context for learners. The programme also offers two optional modules at levels 5 and 6 that focus on developing specialist knowledge and expertise in areas such as events management, business and marketing, and hotel management.

Year one

Year 1 (Level 4) helps students develop their knowledge, skills and behaviour at foundation level. Modules are led through discussions about business operations and impacts. Students gain a broad understanding of each other's business sector, what their business environment is and how they are approaching challenges.

• Business Operations
• Managing Workplace Relationships
• Creativity and Innovation
• Business Analytics
• Business Finance
• Work Based Learning 1

Year two

Year two (Level 5) builds on the knowledge and skills explored at Level 4. The module themes of people, finance and operations are developed through a more focused look at workforce behaviour, planning and business tools.

• Project Planning
• PR & Sales
• Organisational Behaviour
• Inclusion and Business Dynamics
• Work Based Learning 2
• Option 1 - Events Safety Planning and Site Design
• Option 2 - Managing Hotel Operations

Year three

Year three (Level 6) is a culmination of learning demonstrated through a synoptic business report and the completion of the Portfolio of evidence to gain professional management status. Level 6 focuses on business strategy, sustainability and impact.

• Future Strategic Thinking
• Digital Marketing
• Responsible Leadership
• Synoptic Business Project
• Sustainable Hotel Management

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

As a apprentice at the University of Cumbria, you are part of an inclusive learning community that recognises diversity. You will have opportunities to learn by interacting with others in a collegiate, facilitative and dynamic learning environment. Teaching, assessment and apprentice support will allow equal and equitable opportunities for you to optimise your potential and develop autonomy.

How you will be assessed

We have a wide range of formative and summative assessment methods to accommodate individuals' preferences and strengths.

Assessment methods include formal written reports, reflective writing, exams, and face to face and digital presentations.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. Entry to the course requires evidence of successful study at Level 3, A-Level, or equivalent. English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE) grade 4 (C) or higher are also expected.

You should also have:

• Appropriate industry experience that demonstrates a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours appropriate to the degree.
• Be a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the course.
• Have left full-time education when the apprenticeship starts.
• Be at least 18 years old, but there is no upper age limit.
• Right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: English and Maths at Level 2
• A-levels: A levels or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

Degree apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. The apprenticeship training is therefore funded by the employer using their apprenticeship levy, with or without a contribution, depending on the size and status of the organisation.

Apprentices will not be required to pay any fees and will not be eligible for Student Finance England maintenance support as they are in receipt of a salary.