Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Level 7)

Program Overview

The Senior Leader Apprenticeship at the University of Buckingham is a Level 7 program designed to enhance leadership and management skills. Delivered online with on-campus workshops, it covers topics such as strategic analysis, people management, and sustainability. Participants receive a dedicated mentor and progress through modules including Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, and Project Management.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• The Senior Leader Apprenticeship focuses on developing and enhancing participants' leadership and management skills.
• It covers a range of leadership topics encompassing decision-making, strategic analysis, people management, and sustainable practices.

Structure:

• Delivered online via weekly interactive sessions.
• Incorporates three full-day on-campus workshops throughout the program.
• Participants receive a dedicated mentor for support and progress monitoring.
• Regular review sessions with employers and mentors are included.

Modules:

• Business Strategy (15 credits, level 7)
• Corporate Sustainability and Leadership (15 credits, level 7)
• Digital Leadership in a Globalised World (15 credits, level 7)
• Managing People Across Cultures (15 credits, level 7)
• Project Management (15 credits, level 7)
• Strategic Marketing & Innovation (15 credits, level 7)
• Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management (15 credits, level 7)

Duration:

2 years

Delivery Mode:

Full-time

Level:

Apprenticeship Level 7

• The schedule and learning outcomes for each module can be found in the curriculum handbook (link provided in the context).
• Progression routes exist to achieve a University of Buckingham MBA degree upon successful completion.

Assessment:

Assessment method:

• End Point Assessment conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• Comprises of:
• Strategic business proposal
• Presentation with Q&A

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

• Weekly online interactive teaching sessions involving:
• Mini-lectures
• Group discussions
• Practical exercises

Additional sessions:

• One-day induction and three full-day on-campus sessions that include:
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Networking events
• Guest speakers
• Instructors for the program are experienced academics with real-life professional experience across various industries.

Careers:

Target Participants:

• The program emphasizes the development of current and future leadership skills.
Examples of target participants include:
• Executive directors
• Business Unit Heads
• Executive Headteachers
• Head of Departments
• Managers

Other:

• The program benefits organizations by motivating, retaining, and developing key personnel (e.g., managers, directors).
• Full program fees are employer-funded through the Apprenticeship Levy system.
• Individuals interested in more information can contact the School of Business.
• Full details of the Senior Leader assessment plan are available under "Useful links" in the context.
• Additional resources are listed in the context under "Learning resources".

Start Type 1st Year Total cost Sep 2024 Full-time (2 Years) UK N/A N/A N/A INT N/A N/A N/A Apprenticeships are fully funded by the employer through the Apprenticeship Levy. The maximum cost for the Apprenticeship is £14,000; this may be less dependent on your recognised previous learning which will be assessed at interview through a robust initial assessment.