Rising Star: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) Management Practice

The programme has been designed for early career starters to support them in their development as a manager and to progress their career through the acquisition of relevant skills, self-development and reflection.

As the employer, you need to formally nominate learners before they can apply to our apprenticeship programmes. You must also enter a three-way agreement with the apprentice and Henley Business School / the University of Reading. Find out more about the application process

Entry requirements for the individual

ESFA Apprenticeship eligibility criteria
The government funds the apprenticeship through the employer's apprenticeship levy. Applicants should first check they are eligible to receive apprenticeship funding.

Required professional experience
The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) in Management Practice is designed to cater to both academic achievers and those who opt for a practical experience route. As the programme is best suited for those at the start of their professional journey, applicants are expected to possess no more than two years of relevant work experience.

Apprentices on this programme must be in a role which allows for the application of the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship criteria to be demonstrated and in which substantial new learning can be gained. The baseline assessment done as part of the application will help assess this.

Existing qualifications
Applicants have typically achieved or are predicted to achieve ABB at A level. Ideal candidates for this programme will have recently completed their Sixth Form or College, or have attained a BTEC or similar level 3 qualification. They may also possess one or two years of early career experience in a professional setting.

English and maths requirements to complete the apprenticeship
Apprentices will need to hold Level 2 qualifications in English and maths (i.e. GCSEs at Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or equivalent) to successfully complete their apprenticeship programme.

Other qualifications
Applicants may already hold a Level 6 qualification, as long as this is in a subject other than business and management (or related fields).

Equitable access to our degree programmes for all applicants.

We acknowledge that certain students may encounter obstacles that hinder their academic progress, which are beyond their control. Henley Business School and the University of Reading is committed to ensuring equitable access to our degree programmes for all applicants.

We will evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis, with the support of the applicant's Employer, for those meeting at least one of the following criteria:

• Live in an area with low Higher Education participation (POLAR quintiles 1 and 2).
• Live in an area with high levels of deprivation (IMD quintiles 1 and 2).
• Have declared a disability on their UCAS form.
• Have participated in the Reading Scholars programme.

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship's fee is £22,000. You can fund this with your organisation's apprenticeship service account. All employers must have an account to access the apprenticeship service.

Please contact our apprenticeships team for further information.

The combination of on-the-job learning in the workplace and both formal and informal off-the-job training is vital for the success of an apprenticeship. As part of the Henley community, apprentices follow a learning plan that includes taught sessions, workshops, one-to-one meetings and self-study. During this time, apprentices also continue in their day job and are encouraged to apply their learning in the workplace.

Off-the-job training is a requirement of the apprenticeship and must account for a minimum of six hours per week (equivalent) of the apprentice’s working hours. Delivered through a mix of activities, by Henley and in the workplace, this training must provide new learning relevant to the apprenticeship and not be part of their normal duties. The off-the-job workplace training could include, attending meetings or conferences, stepping up and taking on new responsibilities or shadowing colleagues.

An apprentice's line manager has a key role to play in the apprentice's progress, as well as enabling them to make a difference in the workplace. Line managers are encouraged to engage with the learner’s apprenticeship tutor to explore how they can facilitate opportunities for the relevant off-the-job training and work-based projects.

Read more on how to support an apprentice with the Henley Essential Apprenticeship Guides

Dr Andrea Tresidder is a Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Henley. Her specialisms include organisational behaviour, research methods, project management, and how people learn in a careers context. Andrea's research and experience informs her teaching, helping learners apply real-world business perspectives to your organisation.

Read more about Andrea

Assessment

Assessment takes place throughout the programme and is based on coursework.

Learners enter Gateway after completing their final module. They then need to prepare for their end-point assessment (EPA). Throughout the programme, students will build a portfolio of evidence which will be used as part of the EPA process.

Awards

On successful completion of the programme, apprentices will be awarded:

• a BA (Hons) in Management Practice
• the Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

For employers that choose the CMI as the end-point assessment organisation, apprentices may also achieve:

• a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
• Chartered Manager status (on successful EPA)
• CMI student membership (programme duration plus three months, with option for individuals to pay full membership thereafter).

Apprenticeship programmes are taught using a blended learning method that combines face-to-face workshops with online and on-the-job learning.

At each stage of the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) Management Practice programme, learners will participate in:

• Full-day workshops, which include group work and peer feedback sessions
• Weekly virtual seminars with a learning coach
• Regular meetings with their Apprenticeship Tutor
• Individual project supervision

Every stage includes a Professional Practice module to help learners apply what they have learned and support them as they take their first steps into both the workplace and higher education.

Stage 1

In Stage 1, apprentices will explore the organisation's environment. This includes understanding how key resources, such as people and financial resources, can contribute to achieving business objectives.

A non-credit-bearing introductory module prepares students for their apprenticeship journey.

Location

Depending on the cohort, teaching can take place at our Whiteknights campus or locations nationwide.

Facilities

Through the Henley Business School Library and the virtual learning environment, learners can access a multitude of resources including books, journals, market research reports, dissertations, working papers and company information.

Find out more about our facilities and how to find us