Future-proof your workforce and talent pipeline with UWS’ innovative Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) in Business Management.
Our Business Management GA has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to support aspiring business managers and leaders to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to underpin business growth, innovation and increased productivity.
The programme has been designed in partnership with employers to ensure that it delivers the skills, knowledge and understanding required by business managers and leaders now and in the future.
Apprentices apply their learning in their professional practice from Day 1, working on real-time projects that create a tangible benefit for the business.
Online delivery, by industry experts, complemented by on-campus workshops and work based learning enables learners to balance their work, study and personal commitments. Apprentices tailor their own learning by studying core modules (e.g. operations management and fundamentals of leadership) to acquire a broad understanding of the subject area, as well as selecting options (e.g. business enterprise creation and ethical leadership) which reflect their own operational roles and business priorities.
UWS Link Tutors help apprentices to integrate their learning into their workplace and support the delivery of the work-based learning modules.
Delivered from our award-winning Lanarkshire campus using modern teaching practice with blended learning, industry led projects and innovative work-based assessment that balance theory with day-to-day professional practice in the workplace.
Which facilitates recognition of prior industry experience and qualifications. At UWS we recognise relevant qualifications and industry experience and will consider advanced entry into Year 2/3 for appropriate candidates.
Listen to one of our employer partners – Terumo Aortic – talk about the impact that investing in their workforce skills through Graduate Apprenticeships has had on their business.
Graduate Apprenticeships are built on a partnership between employers, apprentices and UWS enabling students to align their learning with their workplace activities and apply their new skills and learning in a professional environment from Day 1.
To do this, apprentices are supported by a dedicated UWS Link Tutor and a Workplace Mentor will work together to maximise the opportunities to accredit the learning taking place in the apprentices’ workplace activities.
As a result, Graduate Apprentices are uniquely placed to integrate their academic skills, knowledge and practices with their workplace practices contributing to increased productivity and business growth.
Natalie MacKenzie, one of our Graduate Apprentices on the BA (Hons) Business Management, is employed with S & C Engineering:
The GA at UWS is a fantastic way to put learning into practice in my workplace straight away!
Louis McGuire (GA Business Management) currently working for DHL said:
The Graduate Apprenticeship Programme has opened my eyes to a world of real opportunity and endless possibilities. I’ve had the chance to gain valuable work experience whilst developing my academic understanding of the world of business and relate these theories to my current workplace.
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To apply for a GA, applicants must meet SAAS eligibility criteria. GAs are open to both existing employees and new recruits. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of employer support during the application process.
BBBC (102 UCAS points) including English
We take a range of factors into account when assessing applications and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
For those applicants who do not meet our Standard Entry Requirements, applications may be considered from those who possess one years’ relevant work experience and where the applicant has demonstrated the development of key skills evidenced through a detailed CV and supporting personal statement. Applications from students with non- standard qualifications (including Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, SVQs/ NVQs and access programmes) or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.
Applications will be considered for entry into Year 2/3 of the programme if applicants possess an appropriate qualification in a relevant Business Management related subject and/or can demonstrate relevant industry experience.
All applicants must be in employment (for a minimum of 21 hours per week) in a role related to their course of study and must have the support of their employer.
The GA in Business Management has been developed in partnership with industry to ensure that the learning is aligned to business needs.
The course fully embraces the principles of Work-Based Learning. It is delivered over four years and apprentices undertake 120 credits per year (three terms per year). Work-Based Learning and Work-Based Assessment strongly underpin the course.
Apprentices are taught by our GA teaching team of subject-matter experts from the School of Business and Creative Industries who deliver modules through personalised tuition, support, and feedback. Our team of dedicated UWS Link Tutors are also on-hand to help apprentices to integrate their learning into their workplace and support the delivery of the work-based learning modules.
For individuals and organisations who wish to find out more about the Graduate Apprenticeship BA (Hons) Business Management, please contact our dedicated team at apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk
Gary Gillon
BA (Hons) Business Management GA Programme Leader
School of Business & Creative Industries
Gary.Gillon@uws.ac.uk
Usman Ahmad
Industry Engagement Manager
Usman.Ahmad@uws.ac.uk
07442836410
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