Senior Leader Apprenticeship - Level 7

You will study a range of modules throughout the duration of this apprenticeship.

Modules

Topics include:

• Managing People and Organisations
• Leadership and Strategic Management
• Risk Management
• Performing in Organisations
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Change Leadership
• Financial Concepts and Practice
• Entrepreneurship

Note that some delivery patterns may not run if there is insufficient demand.

Professional accreditation

Eligibility to apply for Chartered Fellow status.

The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer but may typically be an undergraduate degree. Being based around the post-experience MBA, formal degree level education is not always required. What is essential is experience and ambition.

Delivery

Apprentices will complete three hours per week of online learning and assessments plus they will be required to attend for a one day induction and for blocks of study throughout the Master's Degree. A programme of delivery can be custom made for organisations providing a large cohort of apprentices.Face to face sessions will focus on team-based activities, including problem-based learning, task-centred investigations and case studies.

There will be a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and the apprentice will be expected to engage actively in all sessions. The face to face sessions will be combined with on-line materials using the university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). If you choose the distance learning route all materials will be on-line and include pod cast, videos and webinars.

Assessment

All modules will have a variety of assessments and apprentices will be measured on Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. The tasks focus on producing a variety of work appropriate to the module topic, which are graded and contribute to progression through the Master’s Degree. The assessments include report writing, essay writing, exams, group activities and presentations, and a portfolio will also be compiled over the length of the course. You, as the employer, will be expected to assign a work place mentor who will monitor the development of the portfolio and meet with the apprentice and assessor to discuss progress.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.

Feedback

Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Specific job roles may include: Senior Leader, Section Leader, Executive, Director, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, senior military officer, HE Registrar and Head of Department/Faculty.