Master of Business Administration (Senior Leader Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (Senior Leader Apprenticeship) is a 2-year blended learning program that combines academic study with practical experience. It develops essential management skills, leadership capabilities, and critical thinking abilities for individuals seeking senior leadership roles. The program emphasizes work-integrated learning, personalized learning journeys, and end-point assessment to ensure graduates meet national standards for Senior Leaders.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master of Business Administration (Senior Leader Apprenticeship)
• Key Objectives:
• Develop essential skills and knowledge to successfully manage across diverse and dynamic business environments.
• Elevate career prospects by acquiring a highly regarded postgraduate business qualification.
• Gain a postgraduate degree while remaining employed full-time.
• Develop leadership and management skills relevant to the role of a Senior Leader.
• Program Advantages:
• Work-integrated learning approach combining academic study with practical experience.
• Development of professional and personal skills for effective leadership and management.
• Personalized learning journey tailored to individual needs and organizational context.
• Opportunity to gain professional recognition and enhance career prospects.
• Program Structure:
• 2-year duration, with blended learning format.
• Integration of study blocks and designated periods of placement learning.
• Combination of independent study, online learning, and face-to-face workshops.
• Work-based learning through on-the-job development and application of skills.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Covers various disciplines relevant to business management, including leadership, marketing, operations, finance, strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Encourages application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Fosters personal and professional development for effective leadership and management.
• Program Structure:
• Year 1 modules focus on fundamental management concepts, leadership development, and collaboration with customers.
• Year 2 modules delve into growing organizations, creating value through innovation, and completing a business transformation project.
• Each module carries 20 credits, and the program requires 120 credits for the postgraduate diploma and 180 credits for the MBA.
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• Creating Leadership Identify and Setting Direction
• Collaborating with Customers
• Leading the Entrepreneurial Organisation
• Portfolio Building and Identify Reconstruction: Leadership Development
• Year 2:
• Growing the Organisation
• Creating Value through Innovation
• Business Transformation Project

Assessment:

• Emphasis on work-integrated learning and practical application of knowledge.
• Assessments include:
• Learning journals
• Portfolios
• Role-playing exercises
• Work-based projects
• Reports
• Professional development plans
• End-point assessment (EPA) tests apprentices' knowledge, skills, and behaviors against nationally approved standards.
• Successful completion of both EPA and all modules are required for the Senior Leader Apprenticeship and MBA awards.

Teaching:

• Delivery Methods:
• Blended learning approach with work-based learning, workshops, and online activities.
• Regular tutorials with tutors and mentorship in the workplace.
• Faculty:
• Professional practitioners and specialist staff with expertise in their respective fields.
• Unique Features:
• Personalized learning journey tailored to individual needs and organizational context.
• Emphasis on work-integrated learning and practical application of knowledge.
• Strong focus on leadership development and management skills.
• End-point assessment ensures program graduates meet national standards for Senior Leaders.

Careers:

• Career Path:
• Designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in various organizations across diverse sectors.
• equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed as senior managers and leaders.
• Enhances career prospects and opens up opportunities for professional advancement.
• Career Outcomes:
• Graduates can pursue leadership positions in various industries, including:
• Business management
• Marketing and operations
• Finance and accounting
• Human resources
• Public sector and non-profit organizations
• Potential Career Titles:
• Senior Manager
• Business Unit Manager
• Head of Department
• Director
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)