Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

What you will study

This blended work-based programme is taught over 3.5 years and includes 11 compulsory modules with assessments, including a final project based in the working environment. There are three study days per module, with two consecutive days on campus at the start of each module followed by a further online study day approximately four weeks later.

Apprentices will need to complete their work-based assignments at their workplace and we estimate that on average successful completion of each module will take 15 hours study/development per week; approximately half of this will be covered by the 20% off-the-job learning hours. How the remaining study hours are completed should be discussed and agreed between the employer and apprentice.

Assessment

The programme is designed to enable apprentices to apply the academic theory to their own organisation and role. All apprentices are required to create a portfolio which will capture the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed on the programme and in the workplace.

In the final year, apprentices undertake a work-based project, which will bring together elements of their learning from different parts of the programme and show their accumulated knowledge and understanding of management and its application in their organisation. The portfolio and work-based project enables learners to reflect, plan and evaluate their development which will contribute to their end-point assessment.

Accreditation

This programme is aligned to the Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship standard, designed by employers in partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

This apprenticeship is suitable for managers (all sectors, sizes) with leadership or departmental responsibilities in both private, public and third sector organisations.

All successful apprentices will achieve:

• Level 6 Batchelor of Arts degree (BA Hons) in Business Management
• Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA)
• Chartered Manager status (CMgr) through End Point Assessment with the CMI.

Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI), subject to subscription

Case Studies

"The great thing about this course is that you can adapt it. I'm someone who never thought I would ever be at uni doing business, but it's just perfect being able to work and study."

Liam Thompson, KFC Manager, KFC

"I have been able to methodically track and mirror my progress at work with the items studied on the programme, maximising my learning and allowing me to apply the subject in extracurricular ways.

The program has had a great impact on me and the business, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it."

Karan Singh, Manager, ASP Consulting

Take your next steps

If you are an employer

Offering apprenticeships is a great way to attract and retain employees, helping develop their skills and knowledge. If you’re interested in taking on a new apprentice or upskilling existing staff members, contact us to find out more.

If you are an aspiring apprentice

Considering a degree apprenticeship but already employed? Our degree apprenticeships are employer-led, meaning your company invests in your development. Discuss this exciting opportunity with your employer and once you’ve got the go-ahead, contact us to find out more.

If you’d like us to contact your employer on your behalf, just reach out with your employer’s details and permission to contact and we’ll take it from there.

We'll provide clear guidance to both you and your employer, walking you through the application process and everything that comes after.

If you’re not employed you can also find degree apprenticeship vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service website – it has more apprenticeship vacancies than any other site.