Course overview

Lord Ashcroft International Business Schools currently works in partnership with 2 major corporate clients; namely Barclays Retail Banking and UPS Limited. Both of these prestigious organisations have chosen to adopt the BA (Hons) Management & Leadership as a formal part of their Undergraduate Development Programmes.

If you are interested in securing full-time employment and studying for a degree simultaneously then one of these Undergraduate Development Programmes may be the career path for you! Both of these organizations' programmes offer fantastic opportunities for individuals who would like to obtain a degree but who are equally keen to enter the labour market and start developing their careers. Such individuals will acknowledge that obtaining a degree enhances their career opportunities but at the same time they do not want to spend 3 or 4 years as a traditional undergraduate student on-campus.

The degree combines study with on-the-job learning and is an ideal route for anyone who is keen to develop their careers alongside their studies. The BA (Hons) Management & Leadership degree is awarded by Anglia Ruskin University. The financial support offered by these organizations via their respective undergraduate development programmes also provides opportunities to students who may have discounted the thought of continuing their education due to concerns about the financial costs of higher education.

Module guide

Assessment

The overall assessment regime reflects the content and context of study and includes: case-based examinations; consultancy reports; personal development reports and plans; group presentations and reports and research projects.

Features

There are a number of features relating to this programme; The ability to develop knowledge and apply it to work-based assignments is the key focus of the assessment strategy for the degree. You will be allocated a business and academic mentor that will support you throughout your time on the degree. The degree is delivered via residential based study blocks. The residential costs are paid for by the employing organization.

Links with industry and professional recognition

Barclays
Students that are successful in applying for a place on the Barclays' Retail Development Programme will enjoy the benefit of having all their university fees paid for in addition to the range of professional courses they will attend within Barclays as part of their broader business development. Furthermore, they will receive an annual salary of circa.£12,665 plus London Weighting Allowance (max £3,550) if applicable).

This degree will be of interest to any student who may be considering a career in retail or, more specifically, the financial services sector. The key aim of the Retail Development Programme is to develop individuals so that they are ready to undertake the role of a Branch Manager or equivalent by the time they complete the programme. Students who are interested in finding out more about the programme can visit the Barclays website - www.seemore-bemore.com

UPS Limited
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialised transportation and logistics services. The UPS Undergraduate Programme offers places to individuals who are keen to develop their careers within the fast-paced commercial and operational functions of their business. Successful candidates will enjoy the benefit of having all their university fees paid for in addition to in-company based development opportunities. A salary of circa. £14,400 will also be paid to successful candidates. This programme will be of interest to anyone who is interested in developing their career in either Operations or Sales/Business Development. Students who are interested in this programme should contact Vanessa.Knowles@anglia.ac.uk who will advise further regarding the recruitment and selection process for the programme.

UCAS Tariff points:	240
Additional Requirements:	Non-Academic Conditions: Interviews GCSE(s) Required: 5 GCSEs at B or above including Maths and English

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International and EU students. Please select one of the links below for English language and country-specific entry requirement information.

• International students
• EU students
• English language requirements

The deadline for applications for the Barclays degree is March 31st.