About the course

If you want to be a Chartered Manager and take responsibility for people, projects, operations or services, the Business Management Degree Apprenticeship is for you.

You’ll 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.

The course provides a good broad foundation of business knowledge. You’ll learn about the modern business world whilst preparing for, and developing, your career in it.

The course focuses on work place skills and competencies with the opportunity to engage in a series of live projects supported by your employer and supervised by members of the course team. 

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?

This programme is for professional managers in the private, public or third sector, of all sizes. You may be a Management Trainee, Manager, Head of Department, Operations Manager or someone with management potential recognised who will have management responsibilities in the future.

Start Date/s

01/08/2025

Entry Requirements

At least two A2 level subjects including One A2 level subject plus one single award Advanced VCE

One double or two single award(s) Advanced VCE

Other acceptable qualifications include:

Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade

International Baccalaureate

BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Kite marked Access Course

IB Diploma - 28P. IELTS grade 6 with no sub score lower than 5.5.

Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies, are welcome and these applicants will be interviewed.

5 GCSEs (Grades A*- C/ 9-4) including English and Maths. 

Modules

Level 6

Managing People and Performance

Ethical Leadership and Change Management

Business improvement

 Project - Professional Portfolio

 

Level 5

Digital Business and New Technologies

Sales and Marketing

Operations Project

Business Finance Managerial skills and behaviours portfolio

 

Level 4

 Professional Skills

Operational Strategy

Developing Self and Others

Managerial Skills

Portfolio 

Assessment

You will 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 tackle a consultancy project, produce an individual portfolio consisting of a self-initiated project, 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.

Careers & Progression

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

Our courses are suitable for people working in a range of general business, supervisory, management or operational roles in the private or public sector.  This could be either small independent businesses or large organisations such as banks, retailers, hospitality, multinational organisations, NHS, education, or government departments.

Information About Fees

Fees will be paid via the Apprenticeship Levy