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Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

BSc

Attendance mode
Part-time
Start date(s)
September
Duration
Up to 4 years
Location
City Campus

UK students can apply

Overview

This course is tailored for professional managers who take lead responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success. It is applicable to professional managers from all sectors - the private, public or third sector - and all sizes of organisation.

It will typically take 4 years to complete, although the exact duration will be dependent on the previous experience of the individual. During the programme apprentices will attend the University in 5 day blocks approximately every 6 weeks. For the remainder of the time they will be in their company developing the skills required of a Chartered Manager.

This Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship currently runs as a closed programme for Morrisons, one of the largest supermarket chains in the country and a large local employer. However, the University is open to new partnerships with other businesses. 

Professional accreditation

Successful apprentices will have the option to apply for professional accreditation as a Chartered Manager and Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr MCMI).

For our existing CMDA the University works with the CMI as an end point assessor and the programme has a built in Level 5 qualification that gives the apprentices Chartered Manager Status.

We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA and AACSB, often referred to as the "".

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Rankings

The University of Bradford is ranked 301-400 in the world for Business and Economics in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

We have partnered with the University of Bradford to create a unique, tailor-made programme that’s designed to unlock young people’s potential. It means they can work, earn and learn while studying towards a degree and preparing for a management career. Emma Cooksley, People Manager - Early Careers, Morrisons

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points.

A levels

There are no specific subject requirements.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.

Applicants on Access Programmes

There are no specific subject requirements.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

112 points to include at least 2 HL subjects plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent. 

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

What you will study

Year 1

  • Introduction to Accounting and Finance (In Company)
  • Human Resource Management (In Company)
  • Marketing (In Company)
  • Operations and Information Systems Management (In Company)
  • Personal and Professional Development (In Company)
  • Principles of Management (In Company)

Year 2

  • Business Information Systems (In Company) 
  • Business Law & Ethics (In Company)
  • Consumer Behaviour (In Company)
  • Electronic Commerce (In Company)
  • Managerial Leadership (In Company)
  • Elective Module Subject Specific to the Sponsoring Organisation

Year 3

  • Project Management (In Company)
  • Strategic Management (In Company)
  • Project
  • Two Elective Modules Subject Specific to the Sponsoring Organisation

During the period in company apprentices will be developing a portfolio on their professional development.

Once students have completed the degree element of the programme they will then spend a period of time working towards end point assessment to complete the CMDA qualification.

The end point assessment evidence consists of Portfolio, Project, and a presentation & Interview.

Learning and assessment

Methods of assessment are varied and linked to learning outcomes of the individual modules. They include examinations, essays, assignments, coursework, case studies, practical exercises, computer simulation, computer assisted assessment, reflective logs, group work and presentations.

The programme will enable apprentices to develop personal transferable skills including team work, communication, presentation, problem-solving, delegation and leadership which are essential within a company. 

On all modules the apprentice will be expected to apply their learning back to the workplace and module assessments are designed to include this. A sponsoring Company will provide an in house mentor, whose role is to support the application of learning within the workplace.

Throughout the programme, the apprentice will keep an up to date professional development portfolio. Guidance on producing your portfolio will be given in the Personal and Professional Development module.

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship will typically take 4 years to complete, although the exact duration will be dependent on the previous experience of the individual.

During the programme apprentices will attend the University in 5 day blocks approximately every 6 weeks. On campus accommodation is available during these block weeks. 

For the remainder of the time they will be in their company developing the skills required of a Chartered Manager.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

Apprentices do not pay course fees. An Apprentice is employed by an organisation into an Apprenticeship job role this entitles them to earn as they learn.

By studying a Degree Apprenticeship, Apprentices can obtain a degree at no cost to them as individuals.

By employing Apprentices, organisations can make the most of their Apprenticeship levy fees and train staff in a cost effective way.

There are currently two funding models:

Levy funded:

If the annual pay bill of your organisation exceeds £3m you can pay for your apprenticeships training through your levy account.

If you have exceeded your levy contribution, you can fund apprenticeship training through the co-funded model. To better understand how this will work please make contact with us.

Non-levy funded:

If you are a non-levy paying organisation or you are a levy organisation who has exceeded your levy contribution, the government will financially co-fund your apprenticeship training. The government will contribute 95% of the costs. As the employer, you will contribute 5%.

Career prospects

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship has been designed for potential managers within sponsoring organisations. It provides access to development opportunities in order to aid internal progression routes to managers and to support managers in their careers.

Once completed apprentices can choose to continue membership of the CMI to retain their Chartered Manager status, this will give them not only professional status but network opportunities beyond their current employer. 

 

Career support

An online career development programme is available to students which covers:

  • Understanding and identifying your skills
  • Networking for Career Success
  • Presenting a Professional Image

Study support

The Effective Learning Service (ELS) is a dedicated facility within the Faculty of Management and Law, established to support our students to maximise their academic learning (eg assignments and examinations) as well as help overseas students adapt quickly to UK academic requirements.

The ELS provides a huge range of services, including various workshops run during term time, 1-1 consultations and vast printed and online resources to cater for every possible development area.

Research

Many staff are research active. Students will benefit from research-informed teaching, and have the opportunity to develop and use practical research skills and methodologies.

On graduation from this programme, apprentices will have learned to apply their new research-based knowledge and skills in their business environment.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.