Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Business Administration - MBA
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Apprenticeship Standard
Senior leader - ST0480
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-JMU-JAN
F2F-JMU-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
1. Apply a scholarly approach and up to date business knowledge to operate as a versatile, confident and effective leader in a complex, dynamic working environment. 2. Critically appraise complex problems and situations across functional boundaries in order to develop holistic, integrated strategic responses to organisational and management issues. 3. Prosper as a critical independent learner able to apply and practice principles of reflection and continuous development to positively impact individual and collective performance within the organisation. 4. Synthesise new learning with existing experience to make a positive impact on current context from the start of the MBA programme. 5. Develop knowledge and understanding of current and pervasive issues in business and management to enrich own professional practice, enhance career development prospects and facilitate personal and professional development. 6. Identify, analyse and capitalise on opportunities for transformation and venture creation within the organisation 7. Understand, critically appraise and conduct research providing analysis and synthesising data and information to make sounds judgements and recommendations. 8. Engage in responsible leadership practices, appreciating diversity and behaving with integrity.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply knowledge and understanding to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, so theory is utilised and applied to practice from a critical and informed perspective, thus enhancing organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.
2.
Critically appraise, leverage and exploit digital technologies, data and disruptive practices to support organisational transformation ensuring sustainability and competitiveness.
3.
Exploit opportunities for networking to facilitate horizon scanning in order to identify and analyse business opportunities for new venture creation
4.
Critically evaluate and utilise theories in approaches to practitioner research within the organisation to enable new insights and opportunities to solve complex problems and facilitate change.
5.
Progress leadership and management thinking by negotiating and gaining stakeholder engagement in order to undertake a significant research project which utilises academic research philosophies and strategies to challenge established practices and facilitate organisational growth.
6.
Use relevant research methods to critically appraise an issue, optimise the synthesis of complex data, both systematically and innovatively, to develop practical solutions and evaluate outcomes.
7.
Identify appropriate leadership style(s) for different situations, apply engagement and motivation strategies to manage people, activities and operations and engage effectively with stakeholders
8.
Synthesise new learning with existing experience to improve professional practices by increasing self awareness though ongoing critical reflection taking responsibility for continuing to develop knowledge, skills and emotional intelligence.
9.
Engage in responsible leadership practices and behave with integrity. This includes an appreciation of diversity, an openness to utilising the strengths and contributions of all colleagues, a recognition of the importance of active listening, seeking feedback and the humility to learn from others.
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Develop confidence and expertise to articulate opinions, synthesising and clarifying complex ideas and arguments in both oral and written communication, enhancing ability to persuade and influence all stakeholders to create business impact.
11.
Make a professional and informed contribution to the development of practice in an organisation by engaging as a scholarly practitioner; questioning established practice, critiquing and interrogating academic literature and making judgements about relevance and applicability to context.
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Synthesise and utilise knowledge of the different functional areas of business, academic literature, theory and understanding of organisation context, both strategically and operationally, to make integrative links to deliver business impact.
13.
Investigate an issue of strategic importance through in depth research and application of appropriate methodology to provide insight/contribution to business/organisational practice.
14.
Apply systemic thinking principles to aid strategic thinking and planning, connecting ideas and practices to solve complex problems and enhance decision making across functional boundaries.
15.
Critically appraise the global, macro-economic and political environment to evaluate appropriate strategic directions, choices, options across different functional areas
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Have a basic understanding of financial management principles with the ability to interpret and critically appraise organisation financial information and utilise for strategy formation.
17.
Critically evaluate and apply knowledge of financial management to appraise and manage organisational risk and support organisational governance and decision making.
18.
Apply critical insights from business practice and academic theories and frameworks including trends, challenges and enablers to translate strategy into operational practice.
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Critically evaluate and utilise appropriate methods and tools to deliver strategic aims or goals as practical deliverable outcomes for organisational growth and impact.
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Utilise a critical awareness of theories and best practice to develop leadership strategies which create optimal conditions for innovation including the confidence to manage transformation processes, take calculated risks, manage uncertainty and learn from failure
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 sessions. The University’s VLE (Canvas) will be utilised to allow teaching and additional supporting 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. In addition, the teaching approach will utilise a ‘flipped learning environment’ as well as technology, when appropriate, to maximise learning opportunities. The flipped learning environment allows for the face to face teaching experiences to probe learning and development through facilitation suited to the executive education experience. An important element of the programme is the opportunity it provides for participants to apply their learning to organisational situations. The fact that learning is applied, rather than being purely theoretical, is of crucial importance to students, since their roles empower them to make a contribution to, and impact on, their organisation. This approach is supported by the sharing of understanding which draws on the group experience. The importance of peer learning, essential for professional and experienced management practitioners, is also developed through the use of action learning sets as a supportive and collaborative approach enabling issues and challenges from the workplace to be discussed and peer reviewed by colleagues on the course. This approach also provides a forum for students to bring ideas, thoughts, issues and actionable remedies to the fore. One of the key intellectual skills necessary for success on the MBA programme is the development of a critical approach. This is encouraged and developed from the first module Scholarly Business Practice (7100LODMBA) and is reoccurring theme throughout the MBA and a requirement of all assessed work. Acknowledging that some of our students will be returning to study after a gap or may come to the programme with significant professional experience but without a previous academic background the first module Scholarly Business Practice (7100LODMBA) will focus on developing masters level study skills, this will be supplemented with specially developed learning resources for MBA level study and will continue throughout the programme with further study skills support provided through tutor direction and supported by the University-wide resources. Another key element of the MBA is the importance given to reflective practice and this is encouraged and supported throughout the programme and forms part of each written assignment. One of the first modules Leadership, Engagement and Development (7101LODMBA) specifically addresses good practice around critical reflection and the synthesis of new knowledge with existing practice. This skill development continues through the programme, with the final taught module Applied Business Research (7105LODMBA) preparing students for their final Consultancy Business Project (7106LODMBA). Classroom sessions are devised as an interactive, student-centred experience with group activities playing a large part in the learning experience. Participants will be expected to undertake work on their own and, given the applied approach to assessment, this will demand a degree of self-management and resilience to manage a full time senior leader work role with part time study. Where specific software packages are used, there is an expectation that these will form part of the assessment submission, whilst other skills will be embedded in specific modules. The core management competences of allocating priorities and time management are supported by clear submission deadlines, with protocols for extenuating circumstances. Transferable sk
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 four semesters plus a Consultancy Business Project. The Applied Business Research module (7105LODMBA) must be passed prior to the submission of the Consultancy Business Project (7106LODMBA). … 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.
Structure
Level 7
Entry Requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
Other international requirements
HECoS Code(s)
(CAH17-01) business and management