Develop the key skills to advance your management and leadership career with our CMI accredited Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. Study for an honours degree in management while you work, with no tuition fees.
Our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) offers you a comprehensive course that balances business education with organisational needs and aspirations in any sector. It's an exciting personal development route for existing and aspiring managers seeking formal management qualifications, enabling you to continue to earn while learning and improve your management and leadership skills in the workplace.
An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship, and therefore is not part of your usual work duties.
The off-the-job learning will be delivered through online University-led learning sessions and activities, one-day workshops, and practical learning experiences in your usual work setting.
The off-the-job learning for our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship is delivered online, and workshops take place on our Cambridge or Chelmsford campuses.
You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification.
You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete your apprenticeship.
The EPA for this apprenticeship is independently assessed and takes place when all on-programme assessments have been successfully passed.
Our BA (Hons) degree is ‘dual accredited’ by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning that it has already been aligned and mapped to the CMI qualification. This lets you gain an additional qualification as part of your academic studies, and access to the exemption (streamlined) route to Chartered Manager.
“My degree apprenticeship will set me up with skills for life. My day-to-day job is supplemented by the theory I'm learning on my course. I’ve really noticed how far I've come.”
KerryChartered Manager
"School wasn’t particularly ‘for me’ but being in education when the time has been right for me has taught me that I am capable. It has helped me to discover what I’m passionate about and I’m really excited to soon be moving into a new role."
AlexiaChartered Manager Degree Apprentice
Hear Alexia's story“I would 100% recommend this apprenticeship to others. The CMDA covers all aspects of business and gives you a great insight to what it takes to be a manager in the future.”
CameronChartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons)
“I worried my dyslexia would hold me back, until I started a degree apprenticeship.”
VidaChartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons)
Whether you're looking to progress to your first management job, or you've got previous experience, this Chartered Manager degree apprenticeship will arm you with the professional skills and knowledge you need to enhance your management career.
The content and delivery of our management degree has been designed to equip you with core management skills and knowledge to make an increased contribution at work. The work-based project gives you the opportunity to focus on topics relevant to your employer, and to make recommendations for improved business performance.
Job roles may include any role where there are significant management responsibilities such as Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Department, Team Leader, Supervisor or Operations Manager.
In addition to the person specifications that have been set out by your employer, these are the entry requirements for the course.
To apply for an apprenticeship, you need to have the support of your employer. If you already have the support of your employer or have any questions before talking to them, please do not hesitate to contact one of our apprenticeship experts who will be happy to help.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of degree apprenticeships, then our dedicated Degrees at Work team are here to help. Get in touch today on the details above or take a look at our information for employers.
To be eligible to apply for one of our degree apprenticeships, you'll first need to be in a full-time position with one of our partner employers. Follow the links below to view our current vacancies and sign up to receive email alerts when new vacancies become available.