The Open University Senior Leaders Management Degree Apprenticeship
The Open Univ iversity About The Open University Our mission is … to be open to people, places, methods and ideas We believe that … education should be 'open' to any one, any time, any place
The Open Univ iversity Why the OU? Triple accredited Rated ‘Excellent’ Business School: Top 1% of for Teaching & AMBA, AACSB business Support - HEFCE and EQUIS schools globally. 98% Employer Satisfaction – ESFA 2018
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships What is an apprenticeship? • Apprenticeships combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job • Apprenticeships are open to new and current employees • Funding for apprenticeships • Levy paying organisations – funded through the apprenticeship levy (100%) • Non-levy paying organisations – funded 95% by government 5% by the employer • Funding for apprenticeship programmes is via the apprenticeship Levy fund
Leadership an Le and Man anagement Skil kills ls Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship + + + = Qualify for 2 ½ year MBA in English and End point membership or work-based training Leadership Maths functional assessment fellowship with programme Practice skills the CMI or ILM
Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship Who is eligible? Experienced Managers in Senior leadership roles or aspiring future Senior leaders with: • three years’ experience in a managerial, professional or technical role, and; • an honours degree awarded by a recognised UK university.
Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeships The learning journey MBA Work-based completion project Stage 2 Making a Stage 1 WBL module Difference: the Acdemic Leadership in Practice (45 credits ) management module: Management Initiative Present Perspectives & (30 credits) + Academic modules Practice Includes 3 day The Dynamics of Strategy Interview (60 credits) residential (30 credits) = Includes 4 day school Includes 4 day residential EPA Selection residential Corporate Finance (15 credits) process and induction Practice Tutor: evidence portfolio + assessment of WBL for credit + EPA preparation
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships Delivery of knowledge elements for apprenticeship learning Online activities Module Books guide Student Assessment café resources Resources Face-to-face Video and and online audio tutorials resources Tutor group forum
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships Peer Support Studying online alongside people from different types of organisations and industry sectors… giving the benefit of insights into different organisational contexts
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships How we support our apprenticeship programmes Apprenticeship Programme Practice Tutor Academic Tutor Delivery Manager Supports you to integrate Facilitates learning and Supports employers with the learning into the provide personalised the delivery of their workplace and supports the tuition, student support apprenticeship programme delivery of competency- and learning feedback and the management of the based, work-based modules apprentice journey from start to completion
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships Supporting the 20% off-the-job training How can The Open University help? Support from start to finish Flexible delivery model OU Anywhere app Practice Tutor Online Face-to-face Academic Tutor BLENDED LEARNING Apprenticeship Programme Delivery Manager Learn on the move when travelling Our delivery team is available and responsive Convenience of studying on and off site during working hours. by face-to-face, email and phone around the needs of the business.
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships For the individual Gain an MBA from a triple accredited business school Work more effectively and efficiently in the workplace Support career progression opportunities Fees paid by employer and government
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships For the employer/line-manager Developing Senior Managers to become better ‘leaders’ Improve productivity in the workplace Support workforce transformation through leadership skills and knowledge sharing Retention of top talent
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships How we support apprentices Practice Tutor Apprenticeship Academic Programme Tutor Delivery Manager Apprentice Student Functional Support Skills Team Support Team Line Manager / Mentor
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships Making it all work • Pre-programme learning • Line manager awareness briefing • Induction to apprenticeship • Mentor support
MBA learner of the year 2015
Open Univ iversity Apprenticeships Next steps • Confirm with your employer and line manager they will support you • Complete learner details form • Complete template with employer details • Applicants will be invited to apply via a secure online portal • Personalised session with your APDM • Undertake maths and English functional skills assessment • If application successful, comms will be sent giving you access to: • Student Home Page • Pre-programme learning activities PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Questions The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA www.open.ac.uk/apprenticeships
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