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Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Alternative Exit

Recruitable Target

Alternative Exit

Apprenticeship Standard

Chartered manager (degree) - ST0272

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-JAN

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop as effective managers. The curriculum is designed to comply with; • the QAA business and Management benchmarks • the Degree Apprenticeship standards and assessment plan • Work-based learning principles

On completion of this programme the learner will have:

1. Acquired knowledge of business theories, models and techniques and issues rigorously and have the practical skills needed within the business environment.

2. Developed the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for a successful career in business and management meeting the Degree Apprenticeship standards and those of a Chartered Manager.

3. Developed the personal and key skills to enable them to work effectively on their own and within teams and to be able to meet the challenges of working in a changeable business environment.

4. Developed knowledge and skills in business and management and the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in a work situation.

5. Applied understand to real world issues and used the workplace to allow application of knowledge and development of skills through a reflective and self-managed approach to development.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand and appreciate the role and requirements of each organisational function (e.g. finance, HR, marketing and sales), and be able to analyse their performance using a range of tools and techniques
2.
Critically evaluate operational policies and strategies in the context of theory and workplace conditions and requirements
3.
Apply a conceptual understanding of environmental, social and governance responsibilities to inform organisational analysis and decision making
4.
Discuss the potential to innovate in business, and demonstrate the knowledge of how the utilisation of data and digital technologies can deliver strategic developments in the workplace.
5.
Evaluate the efficacy of management practices and strategy in developing sustainable organisations
6.
Identify and evaluate the environmental factors affecting organisations and the impact of organisations on the wider community
7.
Identify and apply a range of data; organisational, financial and external to formulate opinions and guidance in business and management related issues
8.
Use organisational and academic research to inform the design of processes and initiatives, and evaluate business and management issues in the context of the workplace
9.
Apply reflective skills in respect of personal competence and development
10.
Use critical analytical and evaluative skills to question and offer alternatives in a rapidly changing environment
11.
Analyse and evaluate a range of data, organisational financial and external to formulate opinions and guidance in business strategy and management related issues
12.
Plan, conduct and synthesise the findings of an investigative research project report to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
13.
Actively engage with professional standards to support personal and professional development
14.
Demonstrate effective and professional communication and problem-solving skills
15.
Apply a range of techniques and practical skills to support peer learning and team development (e.g. coaching)
16.
Evaluate concepts, knowledge, methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects in the workplace.
17.
Communicate and interpret complex materials
18.
Critically appraise and evaluate organisational strategy policy and practice
19.
Interpret data for leadership and problem solving
20.
Use digital resources for research and evaluation
21.
Work effectively in teams and use interpersonal skills to support effective working in a rapidly changing and diverse environment
22.
Apply time management tools effectively and learn independently in the spirit of critical enquiry.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures; Seminars; Tutor led Workshops. Action learning groups Reflective practice. Online directed learning journeys through the VLE Master Classes with industry experts On-line assessment tools. Peer Coaching Portfolio Business Reports Presentations Reflective diaries Personal development reports Project management plans Work based projects Lectures; Seminars; Workshops. Action learning groups Reflective practice. Online directed learning journeys through the VLE On-line assessment tools. Peer Coaching Portfolio Business Reports Presentations Personal development reports Project management plans Work based projects Lectures; Seminars; Workshops. Action learning groups Online directed learning journeys through the VLE Online tools to develop skills Peer Coaching Portfolio Business Reports Presentations Reflective diaries Personal development reports Project management plans Work based projects Lectures; Seminars; Workshops. Action learning groups Reflective practice. Peer Coaching Portfolio Business Reports Presentations Reflective diaries Personal development reports Project management plans Work based projects

Opportunities for work related learning

This programme is distinctive in the sense that it is a graduate apprenticeship, where the learner is based in the workplace, and has to be employed in a role where they can develop in the areas that they study on the programme. Therefore all of the projects completed during the programme will be work-based. Also, the students will immediately apply learning to the work place and reflect on their personal development.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

This programme structure applies to students starting the programme from September 2022, The previously validated programme structure applies to those who started prior to that date. Apprentices all need to complete mandatory training in Safeguarding, British Values and Prevent before they can undertake the End Point Assessment. Generic, mandatory online … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Entry Requirements

GCSEs and equivalents

Reduced offer scheme

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management

(CAH17-01) business and management