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Are you a senior leader with responsibility for people, projects, operations or services looking to work towards an MBA? Our postgraduate diploma in Business Administration (Executive) programme is for you.

Learn how to deliver long-term organisational success as a recognised professional who can deliver impact, behave ethically, and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development. Develop your workplace skills and competencies while proving the impact of your learning to your employer.

The MBA (Executive) is available as a top-up to those who complete the course.

Please note: the taught programme is 12 months long, but the end-point assessment may take another five months.

Why study with us

You’ll be taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors.
The modules will give you a broad grounding in contemporary business and management. Assessments are focused on your workplace giving you the flexibility to make this a bespoke learning experience.
Accelerate your career through professional body recognition. You can register with either the Chartered Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and Management upon completion of the end-point assessment

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Claire from Warburtons tells us about a day in the life of a degree apprentice

Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?

With a Degree Apprenticeship you get a great qualification and a career boost. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning, as you earn.

You’ll grow and nurture your talent through the forward-thinking businesses we collaborate with to offer a Degree Apprenticeship.

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for people working at a senior level in the private, public or charitable sector. This could be either small independent businesses or large organisations such as banks, retailers, hospitality, multinational organisations, NHS, education, or government departments.

Business Administration graduates gain professional body membership, giving them the opportunity to continue their learning journey and strengthen their professional networks.

Graduates will be assessed against the standards for professional recognition as Chartered Managers and Members of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr MCMI) or as a member of the Institute for Leadership & Management (MInstLM).

Modules

This module aims to introduce you to theoretical, conceptual and empirical skills in the analysis of workforce planning. This includes the development of generic skills of evaluation and critical analysis which can be applied more generally. You will be able to critically analyse the conceptual and theoretical foundations of the study of organisational/team dynamics and strategic workforce planning.

Module code: BM4811

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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The ability to link work with learning made it easier to juggle priorities and more enjoyable at the same time.

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Claire Vaughan

PGDip Business Administration (Executive)

You'll benefit from a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group activities, personal research and case studies. Personal study and independent research also form an integral part of the course.

You’ll produce an individual portfolio consisting of a self-initiated project proposal, a self-reflection and development road map, a presentation and interview.

All apprentices sit an independent end-point assessment (EPA), assessing all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you’ve learnt throughout your apprenticeship.

It’s taken at the very end of the on-programme phase of training when your employer, or in some cases your training provider, is satisfied that you meet the “gateway” criteria to take the assessment.

End-point-assessments are graded and you’ll get an apprenticeship certificate after you’ve successfully completed your EPA. It’s a test that’s valued by current and future employers.

The University has many learning resources both on and off campus – including online access to other libraries and information services (which may be closer to you) through schemes such as the Inter-Library Loans Service. There’s also an information skills training programme, IT help and advice from LIS Customer Support.

And you’ll be able to remotely link to the University’s network account, the Library's electronic resources and some core software applications.

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Information for employers

An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week at one of our campuses or training centres.

This course meets Apprenticeship Standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to either succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.

Benefits for the employer

Degree apprentices challenge strategies and operations in terms of ethics, responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management.
They’ll could be looking at anything from the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance and Regulatory compliance to what drives a culture of resilience and supports the development of new enterprise and opportunities.
This is an opportunity for you to upskill future leaders to help your business.

As of April 2019, all-new small employer starts were able to claim 95% Government funding, meaning just 5% is invoiced, and that continues to this day.

Award: PGDip
Apprenticeship Standard: Senior leader - Read more
Level: Level 7
Funding Band: up to £14,000

View more information on Levy and Non-levy paying organisations and eligibility.

Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.

This course is delivered by the School of Business

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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