Shaping better managers. Building stronger organisations.
Henley’s Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships (CMDA) combine an accredited degree with practical, work-based learning to create confident, capable leaders.
Our approach blends academic excellence with real-world application, helping employers build a pipeline of skilled managers and enabling learners to earn while they learn, apply new skills immediately, and graduate with a degree from a globally recognised business school.
Two pathways. One goal: creating exceptional managers and leaders
Choose the route that aligns with your experience and ambitions, and gain not only a prestigious BA (Hons) qualification but also the practical tools to make an immediate impact in your organisation.
Great managers aren't born overnight.
Today’s organisations need managers who can lead with confidence and adapt to change. These programmes help organisations:
- Develop talent that stays
- Build leadership capability aligned to their culture
- Maximise their apprenticeship levy
Not every manager or leader planned to be one
It's time to turn that industry experience into expertise. Whether you’re new to a management role, have some experience but no formal qualifications, or have completed a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship, we have the right route for you.
Many find they are promoted because they excel in their technical role, but suddenly find themselves leading people without the confidence or tools to do so effectively. These are what the Chartered Management Institute calls “accidental managers”, and they’re everywhere.
The solution: BA (Hons) in Applied Management
Henley’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) in Applied Management is designed for exactly this situation. Whether you or your colleagues are:
- New to management and want to build strong foundations
- Experienced but without formal qualifications
- Or have completed a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship and want to progress further
This programme gives you the knowledge, frameworks, and practical skills to lead with confidence. You’ll learn how to manage people, projects, and performance effectively and apply everything in real time to your role.
Fast-track to success
If you already hold Level 5, you could even fast-track your degree in just two years, making this an efficient way to gain a BA (Hons) and a clear pathway to Chartered Manager status.
Why choose this route?
Great managers inspire action. This programme empowers you to:
- Develop confidence: Gain the skills and confidence to lead with impact.
- Manage and inspire teams: Learn proven strategies to manage people effectively and foster collaboration.
- Drive real change: Equip yourself to influence positive transformation and contribute to organisational success.
Employer benefits
For organisations, this route transforms technical experts into confident managers who can lead teams and deliver measurable impact.
Ready to confidently manage and inspire your team? Take the first step and explore how this programme can elevate you as a great manager.
Not every aspiring manager wants to follow the traditional university route
Some want to earn while they learn, gain real-world experience, and start building a career from day one. Henley’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) in Management Practice is designed for exactly that and for employers who want to develop their rising stars.
For employers, this route creates a structured pathway for early talent, helping you attract, retain, and develop rising stars who align with your culture and values
Designed for ambitious individuals and forward-thinking organisations
This route is ideal for school leavers and early-career professionals aspiring to become managers. Learners gain a respected degree, develop essential business and leadership skills, and apply everything they learn in their role, all while earning a salary and avoiding student debt.
For employers, this programme creates a structured pathway for early talent, helping you attract, retain, and develop the next generation of managers. It’s a proven way to build capability and embed your organisation’s values and behaviours from the start.
Develop essential skills
From day one, learners discover how businesses operate and how managers lead effectively. They develop confidence in communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, and apply these skills to real-world workplace projects. This isn’t just theory. It’s a practical, career-shaping experience that delivers measurable impact for your organisation.
Shaping success
By the end of the programme, learners have a BA (Hons) degree, a clear pathway to Chartered Manager status, and the credibility to progress into leadership positions. Employers gain motivated, skilled managers who understand your culture and can drive performance.
Unlock your potential and accelerate your career - take the first step now!
"The degree apprenticeship was the perfect way to blend practical experience with academic knowledge, enhancing my professional development. The knowledge gained on the apprenticeship has helped me build a better understanding of the various facets that make up a business and has equipped me with the tools to support my team and contribute to the wider organisation."
Tahnyia Rahman, Ofcom
Still not sure you know the right apprenticeship?
Whatever stage in your management career you are in, Henley has an apprenticeship that's right for you. Discover Henley's range of Level 6 and 7 management and leadership apprenticeships.