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Advance your career and expand your leadership skillset with a Senior Leader Apprenticeship.

The Senior Leader Apprenticeship (SLA) was designed as a career accelerator for senior leaders and managers in small, medium, and large organisations in a variety of sectors such as manufacturing, education, retail, finance, health, technology, engineering, and construction. This programme aims to upskill learners in leadership and strategy, finance and planning, business design and development, sales and marketing, data analytics and entrepreneurship, as well as people management and sustainability.

Learners will also be taught, assessed, and supported through off-the-job and on-the-job training to ensure they obtain the theoretical and practical skills and the portfolio of evidence necessary to prepare their End Point Assessment (EPA) for the independent apprenticeship certification by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon successfully passing their EPA learners will be awarded a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Greenwich.

Degree apprenticeship

Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.

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We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

2 years part-time

Start month

September

Fees information

For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.

What you should know about this course

  • The SLA was designed as a career accelerator for senior leaders and managers in small, medium, and large organisations in a variety of sector
  • This course receives insight from leading employers and professional bodies to ensure it remains current.
  • Mapped with the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
  • Modules are delivered sequentially one day per week, and lasts 24 months, to accommodate learners at work.
  • Learners also have the opportunity to progress into the Executive MBA programme.

What are MBA degrees?


If you are an ambitious individual looking to further your career and set yourself apart from other working professionals, then an MBA from the University of Greenwich is for you.

What you will study

SLA    

150 Credits

Module Name

Credits

Year 1

Strategic Management and Board Communication

15

Managing Financial Resources

15

Strategic Marketing and Sales

15

Managing People and Talent

15

Sustainable Global Business Design

15

Year 2

 

Data Analytics for Decision Making

15

Ethics of Business and Innovation

15

Geo-economics and Risk Management

15

Transformational Project

30

About the course team

You will be taught and supported by an experienced team of lecturers with a wealth of hands-on expertise across all fields business administration.

Come and meet us

We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.

Next Open Days

Got a question?

To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, please email opendays@gre.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

  • 2-5 years post-qualification work experience in managerial roles.
  • A minimum of 2:2 degree and / or professional qualification.
  • Applicants who do not have a degree are welcomed provided they can demonstrate high levels of achievement, exceptional career progression or evidence of leadership potential.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

Available to overseas students?

No

Can I use Prior Learning?

For entry: applicants with professional qualifications and/or five years of relevant business full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning in lectures and seminars as well as independent study. The overall timetabled workload amounts to one day per week on Friday, between 9am and 6pm.Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal mentor.You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Class sizes

Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their mentors.

Independent learning

Throughout your apprenticeship, we will encourage you to learn independently with support from your lecturers and mentors to achieve your goals and broaden your knowledge through online learning and independent reading. Timetabled learning includes some time for learners to engage in independent learning on campus and to prepare their assessments in class.

Overall workload

Part-Time/Blended Learning: The programme is structured to support individuals who are working full-time and need to balance study with work and home commitments. Learners can expect to engage in 10 hours of learning per week and is delivered over 2 years.

Assessment

The degree employs 'blended learning', so your outputs and assessments may be based around the following:

  • Real-world case studies in business
  • Group work for discussion, research and presentations
  • Business simulations
  • Role play exercises and reflective practice for professional development
  • Portfolio, outlining your learning achievements
  • Self-study and research facilitated online.

The focus of assessment on our MBA is to test your understanding and ability to apply your knowledge.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.

Fees and funding

The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.

Other costs

Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.

Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.

Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.

Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.

Learn more information about the Apprenticeship Levy.

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If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives. If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.