Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

This module introduces you to the principles underpinning markets operating in a modern western economy and deals with the micro and macro economic environment. You will also consider the environment from the viewpoint of the firm and society as a whole, looking at ways of manipulating the market through marketing. You will also study welfare economics, government operations and legislation.

You are introduced to the principal areas of business finance and related commercial activities – ideal if you have limited training or experience in this area. Key topics include the principles of financial management accounting, planning and budgeting, and procurement. During this module you critically reflect on the links between theory and practical application.

You develop personal and professional effectiveness through an awareness of yourself and others in an organisational context. You develop key skills including developing and managing your awareness, effective communication skills and understanding learning opportunities. The focus of the module is on creating a personal development plan to demonstrate learning.

You are introduced to key themes associated with marketing and selling business products and services, from defining a market segment through to closing a sale. Key skills developed are market appraisal, researching competition, understanding customers, preparing marketing plans and understanding the selling process.

This module introduces students to business planning, growth, resourcing and implementation. You are introduced to key theories, concepts and models, which develop knowledge of appropriate management tools to stimulate business growth. Attention is put on resource analysis, which identifies key relationships within the operating system. Resource analysis takes in to account the relationships which exist between the organisation and its suppliers and the organisation and its customers.

You prepare to become an effective higher education work-based learner by focusing on reflective practice. This module equips you with the skills to critically reflect on professional practice. You are provided with a personal perspective on your own learning, encouraging professional and personal development.

You develop your knowledge and understanding of the diversity of technologies and approaches available to exploit new business opportunities by using advanced contemporary technologies. You expand your understanding of a range of e-based technologies and their use in supporting business operations including e-commerce, e-customer relationship management and e-marketing.

You learn knowledge and skills in planning, managing and reflecting on organisational change. It is suitable for aspiring leaders in a range of professional contexts, involving consideration of change processes and impacts at a variety of scales. You develop understanding of the complexities and challenges in organisational change including organisational culture and resistance, as well as being creative and innovative in application of theory to propose solutions and overcome barriers in changing organisations.

You develop knowledge and understanding of some of the theories in the human resource elements of the business including the nature of human resource management and HR as a strategy capability, talent recruitment and selection, employee retention and total reward, employee engagement and development, and performance management and consider conflict management, negotiation and dispute resolution

This module helps you understand the concept of leadership and management in the 21st century. It focuses on the skills required for collaborative working relationships to improve performance within a diverse range of organisational situations. You develop an understanding of your own leadership style and how this can be adapted within different contexts.

You conceptualise the fundamental principles of planning and managing projects whilst also being introduced to key tools and framework used in Project Management industry. The role of the project manager will be investigated in managing teams and providing support for organisational change, whilst also introducing established project planning techniques. You develop competent awareness of project planning value and helping to plan large, complex projects.

You learn knowledge and skills in conducting effective research in preparation for future research projects you will undertake. You gain an understanding of the principles underpinning ethical and rigorous research methods and how to conduct yourself in a research setting or project

You learn how to identify authentic and ethical leadership by considering the importance of concepts such as trust, resilience and adaptability to meet business needs and achieve organisational goals. Developing professional knowledge, evidencing competencies and action planning underpin the learning on this module.

You develop an understanding of contemporary issues in management practice and the diverse issues faced by organisations. You explore the key concepts of corporate social responsibility, managing across cultures, knowledge and talent management, and the importance of the global regulatory frameworks affecting international trade – all essential issues irrespective of your industry.

Through negotiation between the University, workplace and learner, you design and carry out an inquiry-led activity (project) demonstrating research and development approaches to your own professional development and the development of your organisation. You manage a work-based project to initiate and lead change. The content and context of your project is unique to you or your group.

You are provided with an overview of strategic management and intrapreneurship. You take a transdisciplinary approach to strategic management to enable deep learning to support a negotiated, flexible pathway that addresses your individual learning requirements and your organisation’s strategic development needs.