Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Business Administration - MBA
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Apprenticeship Standard
Senior leader - ST0480
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-JMU-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
Apply the management skills and business knowledge required to operate as an effective manager within a modern work environment. Make a professional contribution to management within a fast moving environment in a range of functional areas and general business. Apply cross-functional abilities and transferable management skills to make a positive contribution to organisational impact. Assess strategic business issues and make a timely contribution to these through problem solving in a team environment. As an independent learner, reflect on the principles and practice of self development and apply these so as to impact positively in an organisational setting. Evaluate the impact research methodologies can have on a business and select the most suitable method for the task at hand. Synthesise current management theory and business principles to enhance career prospects and to facilitate personal, academic and professional development.
Learning Outcomes
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Evaluate and integrate management concepts and business philosophies to assess the impact these can have in today's business environment.
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Utilise multi-source data in problem solving and decision-making to demonstrate organisational impact.
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Link theoretical concepts to practice to evaluate the impact these can have through a critical appraisal of organisational policies and procedures.
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Apply key functional business areas, assess their impact and provide recommendations for improvement.
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Demonstrate competence, professionalism and leadership in communication and problem solving skills.
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Apply concepts, knowledge and skills to work-based practice and select appropriate management tools to create a positive impact on specific organisational issues.
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Recognise and take account of financial and resource issues implications during periods of change and the associated decision-making processes.
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Select and utilise management tools in the construction of business projects and decision-making.
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Articulate conclusions and recommendations based on evidence that is subject to critical appraisal and independent thinking.
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Adopt and apply a flexible approach to different business and management contexts.
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Use relevant research methods and approaches to critically appraise an issue within a working environment.
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Understand and critically appraise the theoretical underpinnings of functional disciplines and how these can contribute to management principles.
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Apply effective professional communication both written and oral to assess academic materials in an independent manner.
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Utilise problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritise work in a time-critical situation.
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Competently use management and leadership skills to promote positive attitudes and to assess the impact of interventions.
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Manage personal and organizational change by adapting to changing requirements and circumstances.
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Use imaginative thinking in problem solving, assessing impact and incorporating these in decision-making activities.
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Structure and communicate ideas effectively across a range of media and participate constructively both as a leader and as a member of a team.
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Employ personal reflection skills on a continuing basis through partnership working, professional team
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participation and independent learning.
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Critically appraise the use of research methods and technological skills and select an appropriate approach in support of management decision making.
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Hold a realistic appreciation of the impact conflict can place on managers and the role that leadership can play in resolving people issues.
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Hold a comprehensive in-depth knowledge of how management functions can be synthesised within areas of specialisation and interact across disciplines.
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Critically appraise how advanced management tools can be applied strategic decision-making.
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Critically reason and analyse complex managerial issues, both systematically and innovatively.
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Analyse, interpret and rigorously evaluate business functions by drawing on a variety of sources.
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Assess the differing theoretical and practical approaches to leading people and explain the distinct concepts of leadership, leader and follower.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Modules will normally be delivered in block release format i.e. three full days per 10 credit module, however, days will be broken down into 2-3 hour workshops sessions. The universities VLE (Canvas) will be employed to allow teaching and extension materials to be readily available off-site and provide a means for participants to maintain contact. A strong emphasis is placed on recognising that the workplace is an important place to learn, learners will integrate key concepts and theories, assessing the impact of these on their own working environment and reporting back on their findings. Action learning will be adopted as the key supportive and collaborative approach to learning, issues and challenges from the workplace can be discussed and peer reviewed by tutors and colleagues on the course, providing a forum to bring ideas, thoughts, issues and actionable remedies to the fore. The predominant assessment methodology is one piece of individual coursework per module, which will require participants to relate their learning to an organisational setting. These assessments will normally be developed from their own experience or setting by each individual student through the module activities with the application of theory to practice being a key element of the programme. In the initial 20 credit module, the emphasis will be on a portfolio of work, bringing together different facets of learning activities enabling them to develop a broad understanding of themselves and their overall objectives for the duration of the programme. During all modules formative feedback, which supports the summative assessments, is ongoing both within and outside the formal sessions. Students experiencing changing circumstances or difficulties with access may be supported by providing suitable case studies for their assessments, however this is not promoted.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme will be available to be offered part-time as part of a Level 7 degree apprenticeship programme. The taught stage (120 credits) takes 4 semesters, with the expected duration for a part-time student being 2 years. There is only one option on the programme 7455BUSME Business Process Excellence or … For more content click the Read More button below.
Apprentices all need to complete mandatory training in Safeguarding, British Values and Prevent before they can undertake the End Point Assessment. Generic, mandatory online training programmes will offered to apprentices and this may be supplemented by additional training that is specific to the programme.