Level 7 Senior Leader (with MBA top-up) Apprenticeship
A Senior Leader is someone who has significant management responsibility, and this can include formal governance/director responsibilities.
A
Senior Leader is someone who has senior management responsibility, and this can
include formal governance/director responsibilities. They are responsible
for direction and vision, providing a clear sense of purpose and driving
strategic intent.
Students must
commit to the full MBA on application and must complete an additional 30
credits following successful completion of the Senior Leader Apprenticeship to
achieve the MBA.
The
Senior Leader apprenticeship is an innovative programme that helps managers
take their next step into senior leadership roles. During the apprenticeship,
the learner develops knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become
transformational leaders and develop an innovative mindset.
Much
of the programme is centred around work-based learning and projects, which
means as an apprentice, you will be adding value to your organisation as you
work through your Master’s degree.
As
part of the triple-accredited Kent Business School, apprentices receive blocks
of face-to-face teaching throughout the programme, enabling them to learn from
other MBA candidates and explore different perspectives on leadership and
management through workshops, guest speakers and our specially developed MBA
Challenges.
In
addition to on-the-job and off-the-job training, you will have access to online
content and resources and be supported by an Executive Coach from Kent Business
School, as well as a dedicated Apprenticeship Advisor.
Qualification
This
apprenticeship follows the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard. Alongside
the apprenticeship, students will also work towards gaining an MBA
qualification.
Students must
commit to the full MBA on application and must complete an additional 30
credits following successful completion of the Senior Leader Apprenticeship to
achieve the MBA.
Duration
and commitment
The
duration of the apprenticeship will be two years, including the end-point
assessment. The programme includes face-to-face teaching delivered as week-long
blocks at our Canterbury campus.
Face-to-face
teaching is supported by online resources throughout the year and meetings with
a dedicated Apprenticeship Advisor every 10-12 weeks.
Line
managers are expected to support apprentices in their day-to-day job roles and attend
the progress reviews with the Apprenticeship Advisor to sign off the
apprentice's skills and behaviours in preparation for the end-point
assessment.
To
achieve the MBA, apprentices will need an additional 6 months to work on their
MBA Report. This will be delivered remotely and through workshops.
Entry
requirements
Apprentices
enrolling on this programme are expected to have a good honours degree from the
UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification. In addition,
applicants must have a minimum of three years of full-time relevant managerial
work experience.
Applicants
who do not hold an honours degree can still be considered on a case-by-case
basis, providing they hold more than ten years of managerial work
experience.
You
need to hold a GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent
qualification).
An
interview will be required as part of the entry criteria.
Modules
Business Analytics
Business Skills and Personal Development
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Management
Delivering Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Financial Analysis for Decision Making
Global Strategic Management
Leadership and Change
Operations Management
Strategic Marketing and Communication
Strategic People Management
End-point Assessment
MBA Business Report
Fees
and funding
The
maximum funding for this apprenticeship is £14,000, which can be covered by the
Apprenticeship Levy or by government co-investment.
There
is also a commercial top-up fee to be paid by the employer or learner of £6000,
which allows the apprentice to achieve an MBA alongside their
apprenticeship.
This
academic route and top-up fee must be committed to at the application stage.
Start
dates
This
programme starts in September each year. Please contact us for application
cut-off dates.
Partner with the University of Kent and Kent Business School
Kent Business School, a large and thriving division of the University, prides itself on championing sustainable innovation through high-quality research and education that impacts business and society in a positive way. Our apprenticeship course will:
provide apprentices with a course of academic study in business management
provide apprentices with one-to-one support, self-directed learning activities and assignments, block teaching sessions and other activities to enhance the learning experience
offer apprentices the opportunity to gain a master's degree after completion of their apprenticeship
support employers with timely registration of apprentices and regular monitoring and reporting of apprentices’ progress and performance.
Next
Steps
Employers
and Employees
Our team
are there to offer support with developing apprenticeships in your
organisation, be it upskilling existing employees or recruiting for new roles.
Apprenticeships
are available to those already employed in a relevant position and require the
support of an employer to take part. If you are not already employed in a
relevant role, please visit our Becoming an Apprentice page.
As the apprenticeship progresses I am able to build upon knowledge gained from previous modules to inform current modules. In turn, this has supported a widening of my views and understanding within the workplace.
Find out more
Join one of Kent Business School's MBA briefings to find out more about the Kent MBA.
