You will work with your employer to identify an area of research which is valuable to both the organisation and your own understanding of a subject area. You will be involved in real-time problem solving, recommending actions, implementing those and evaluating the impact on the organisation.

The Work Based Project is one that represents the skills, knowledge and behaviours in the standard.It provides a substantive evidence base from a business related project to demonstrate the application of skills and knowledge.

Each project must enable the following to be demonstrated:
The application of knowledge and skills to meet the outcomes in the standard
The approach to planning and completion of the project
The application of behaviours from the standard

Because of the significance of the project, the employer and University will work together with the apprentice to agree a project that is achievable within the employer’s business constraints whilst meeting the needs of the standard.

The project should be conducted as part of the apprentice’s normal work. The employer should make allowance, in terms of time and resource, for the project to be undertaken. Any elements which need to be undertaken outside of normal work should be agreed between the employer, apprentice and the University so that apprentices are not disadvantaged in any way from performing their job and meeting the requirements of the project.

The completed project work will be submitted to the University for assessment as part of the degree, and also to the independent assessor who will ensure that it demonstrates competence across the Apprenticeship Standard.

The project proposal will be the mechanism through which you achieve employer and University approval for your project. It must therefore be fully considered and detailed in its presentation. (Learning outcomes 1-4)

The project implementation report will cover the requirements of the apprenticeship standard in full and analyse and evaluate your approach, implementation, your management of obstacles and challenges and how you have developed your management and leadership skills. (Learning outcomes 1-4)

The presentation will summarise your project implementation and focus on the impact of your project within your organisation. (Learning outcomes 1-4)

CMI: www.managers.org.uk

Blumberg, B. 2014, Business research methods, 4th edn, McGraw-Hill Education, London.
Saunders, M, Lewis, P, Thornhill, A (2015), Research Methods for Business students, 7th ed, Pearson
Gambles, I (2009) Making the business case: proposals that succeed for projects that work, Routledge

Scheduled learning and teaching activities: 34 hours

To consist of:
Face-to-face which will include groupwork, formal teaching, case study analysis, guest speakers and students will be encouraged to share their workplace experiences with others
Supervision sessions with an academic member of staff, who will support you in developing and implementing the project

Guided independent study: 366 hours

To consist of:
Accessing additional online content such as videos and presentations
Independent reading to consolidate knowledge gained in the formal teaching
Undertaking formative tasks set by the tutor to consolidate learning
Assessment preparation and writing and gathering evidence
Portfolio building

1. Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry and initiate and carry out projects within management. Evaluate use of information literacy, including the ethical use of information in management. - ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS

2. Develop appropriate questions to identify a range of solutions to a problem and use decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts.- LEARNING, PROBLEM-SOLVING

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, LEARNING

4. Communicate the aims, objectives, progress and impact of your chosen project - APPLICATION, COMMUNICATION, REFLECTION

The module is only open to those enrolled on the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme or the BA (Hons) Professional Management

You will work with your employer to identify an area of research which is valuable to both the organisation and your own understanding of a subject area. You will be involved in real-time problem solving, recommending actions, implementing those and evaluating the impact on the organisation.