Course overview
The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship validated by The University of Hull, combines academic learning with workplace experience, offering aspiring managers advanced skills without student debt. It features modules that align with industry standards and employer needs. Supported by expert trainers, diverse case studies and local industry partnerships, this innovative programme prepares students to lead with integrity, adaptability and real-world expertise in today’s evolving business landscape.
Course content
FdA in Organisational Leadership and Management Modules include:
Enhanced Awareness of Self and Others in a Professional Context covers diverse topics such as learning theories, emotional and social intelligence, communication, and holistic professional development. Students critically evaluate learning theories, analyse emotional and social intelligence models, and emphasise strategic communication for complex professional interactions. The module underscores leadership-level proficiency and holistic development, promoting inclusivity and personal growth with a positive impact on diverse workplaces.
Principle of Personal Management exploring advanced time management tools, effective workload strategies, and aligning personal development goals with organisational strategy. The module emphasises commitment to continuous personal and professional development at an advanced level. Topics include time management, workload strategies, goal alignment, and ongoing personal and professional growth.
Introduction to Professional Communication and Engagement This module aims to boost students’ communication skills, personal presence, and relationship management capabilities. It covers communication fundamentals, analysing strengths and weaknesses in various contexts. Students develop techniques for commanding attention and presenting confidently. Stakeholder engagement principles are explored, along with strategies for cross-functional collaboration. The module fosters a comprehensive understanding of communication and relationship management, promoting inclusive and effective professional engagement.
Financial Management and Procurement offers a deep understanding of strategic financial management and procurement, emphasising aligning financial strategies with organisational goals, evaluating procurement practices, and navigating legal requirements. Learners gain analytical skills for adaptive decision-making in dynamic business environments.
Introduction to Inclusive Leadership explores fundamental leadership concepts and skills, emphasising various leadership styles, especially inclusive leadership. It fosters self-awareness, adaptability, and inclusivity for effective leadership in diverse contexts.
Applied Financial Management and Procurement applies theoretical knowledge from the Financial Management and Procurement module to practical situations. Students gain hands-on skills in budget management, financial data analysis, and cultural awareness for effective decision-making in diverse business environments.
Leading Individuals and Teams builds on foundational knowledge, advancing leadership concepts application in the workplace. It explores coaching, mentoring, organisational dynamics, culture, diversity management, communication, and influential practices for inclusive leadership in diverse environments.
Talent Management and HR Leadership ensuring HR systems comply with legal requirements and well-being needs. Assessing recruitment strategies and reviewing effectiveness. Analysing inclusive talent management practices, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Recommending approaches for effective recruitment, management, and individual development within the organisational context. Topics include HR compliance, recruitment strategies, talent management, and organisational development.
Operational Strategy and Change Leadership evaluates and coordinates organisational strategies for future success, focusing on risk, quality assurance, and optimising supply chain, workforce, and operational performance. Implementing impactful change with widespread organisational support. Topics include strategic assessment, risk management, quality assurance, supply chain optimisation, and change implementation.
Planning for Evolving Project Dynamics evaluates research methods and data types, demonstrating a solid understanding of research processes. Justifying proficiency in complex dataset analysis, ethical decision-making prioritisation, and applying ethical principles in decision-making scenarios. Assessing organisational values, governance impact on decision-making, diverse risk models, and formulate risk mitigation strategies, particularly in health and safety contexts.
BA Hons in Leadership and Management (Top-Up) includes:
Developing Sales and Marketing Strategies critically evaluates sales theories for effective strategic planning. Justifying market segmentation and proposing strategies for successful market penetration. Emphasising the significance of innovation, recommending organisational approaches for improvement. Interpret customer data to drive desired outcomes and create effective, customer-centric solutions. Topics include sales theory evaluation, market segmentation, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.
Advanced Digital Business and Technologies in a Business Context Critically assesses the impact of innovation and digital technologies on organisations, highlighting challenges and opportunities. Evaluates the strategic use for organisational development, emphasising efficiency and competitiveness. Applying qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to identify opportunities for innovation and growth, benchmarking against industry standards for continuous improvement. Improving the utilisation through analysing the current state, identifying development areas, and providing actionable recommendations.
Applied Learning Theories Workplace Growth Review delves into advanced learning theories and social-emotional intelligence, critically examining their real-world application in the workplace. Students evaluate foundational theories, reflect on emotional intelligence’s impact, and assess personal and professional development plans for practical career growth.
Collaborative Relationship Management and Effective Communication builds on the Introduction to Professional Communication and Engagement, this module covers advanced communication, relationship management, and collaboration strategies. Topics include negotiation techniques, networking, handling difficult conversations, and inclusive leadership for success in complex professional environments.
The final Work-based Project module sees apprentices predominantly out in the workplace, honing the knowledge, skills and behaviours they have acquired throughout the entire programme through Strategically planning, implementing, and closing a work-based project in a 6-month period. They will design a plan for success, manage resources, and actively implement for effective outcomes. They will track progress through robust methods, analysing data for insightful reports and apply advanced models to proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring overall success.
