Overview
The Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship is an academic programme fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to tackle real-world challenges in the workplace while working towards an Honours Degree in Business Management.
What is the BA (Hons) Business Management programme?
The BA (Hons) Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) is a work-based learning programme which is designed to meet the needs of aspiring managers. This academic programme is delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), and in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the following business management streams are offered:
- Business Management, aligned with Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Business with HR Management aligned with Chartered Institute of People and Development (CIPD)
Key Benefits
- Earn a BA (Hons) in Business Management without leaving your role in the NHSGGC, gaining expertise in leadership, operations, project management, and financial decision-making, tailored to your responsibilities within the NHSGGC.
- Enhance your credibility as a healthcare leader while applying your learning directly within the workplace to improve systems and processes within your role.
- Develop the confidence and qualifications to progress into leadership roles within the healthcare sector.
- Fully funded opportunity, as all tuition fees are covered by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) through the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).
How it works?
- Applicant discussion with line manager on personal development plan
- Commencement date; mid September 2025
- Duration: 4 years or shorter depending on you prior qualifications and experience through Recognition of Prior Learning (e.g., through either education or work experience) may qualify you for an advanced entry.
- Format: a combination of work-based learning, self-directed study, live online classes, and 12 on-campus teaching days per year.
- Assessment: this course has no exams. Assessments for each of the 6 modules per level will consist of course work, projects and assignments. This varied approach complements our combination of academic education and practical work experience, providing a comprehensive assessment of apprentices through various means.
Support
You will be guided by GCU academic and professional staff, Learning and Education team and NHSGGC based mentors throughout your learning journey.
Who can attend?
Any aspiring manager who (as part of their PDP) is aiming to move into a management/supervisory role. This programme is also open to any current manager in NHSGGC who is looking to obtain a formal and recognised qualification as part of their CPD.
Entry Requirements/Criteria:
NHSGGC Requirements
- You must be compliant with all statutory and mandatory training by the time of submitting your application
- Attending on this programme must have been discussed and recorded on your latest/up to date PDP&R by the time of submitting your application
- Manger approval/endorsement (Statement of supports will be requested from your line managers stating that they support you, in being provided with the relevant time away from work to attend University and live online classes)
University Requirements
You can check the GCU entry requirements tab, via the links below:
Application Process/Milestones for 2025 Entry
- Promotion to register interest; 20th Dec 2024 – 10th Jan 2025
- Information sessions with the NHSGGC and GCU Programme Leads on 22nd Jan 2025 (1400-1500 hours) and 23rd Jan 2025 (1100-1200 hours)
- NHSGGC application submission, process and selection; early Feb 2025
- GCU application submission; open and close by end of Feb 2025
- GCU Selection process, March 2025
- Confirmation (outcome advised to candidate); end of March-early April 2025
- Commencement date; mid Sep 2025
Sounds interesting? You can now click here to register your interest to attend at one of the information sessions with both NHSGCC and GCU Programme Leads
Last updated: 20/12/2024