Senior Leader MBA
Give your senior leaders the opportunity to earn an MBA, partially funded by the apprenticeship levy.
At a glance
Next intake: From May 2025
2.5-year blended programme
£10,000 top-up fee
Program Details
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship—Executive MBA
With over 35 years of experience in designing and delivering world-leading MBA programmes, we go far beyond the apprenticeship standard. Led by practitioner faculty whose professional profiles are as accomplished as their academic credentials. Empower your senior leaders with the tools, skills and behaviours to set vision, direction, purpose and strategic intent, understand innovation and global market trends.
Module Overview
Operations & Entrepreneurship
Leadership 2030
Strategy & Marketing
Finance & Risk Management
Innovation & Digital Transformation
Change Management
Studying at Hult Ashridge
The Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is delivered via a hybrid model of face-to-face workshops with colleagues on your cohort, live online lectures and self-directed study through our virtual learning environment (myCourses) and other resources such as our very own Leadership Live platform.
Hult Ashridge campus provides an inspiring backdrop for learning to take place, with on-site accommodation, cafes, nature walks and a state-of-the-art lifestyle centre.
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Luis Preto completed his Level 7 Apprenticeship while working at the Shangri-La. In this short video, he talks about his experience on the MBA pathway.
Practitioner faculty
Our apprenticeship faculty are renowned for their extensive industry experience as much as they are for their academic achievements. They have real, lived experience of business and boardrooms, as well as a commitment to academic rigour and research.
Associate Dean and Academic Director
Dr. Hari Mann
PhD, MSc
Academic Director
Paul Griffith
MEng, MBA, ACGI
Roger Delves
MA (Oxon), FRSA
Dr. Mike Cooray
PhD, MBA, MSc, PGCE, DipM
Victoria Harrison-Mirauer
BA (Cantab), MA, MSc
Judith Parsons
BA, MSc, Cert Ed
Dr. Matthew Gitsham
MA(Hons), MA, PGDip, PhD
Brian Worsfold
MA (Oxon), ACIB, Dip.FS, MBA
Funding & admissions
This programme is fully funded under the UK apprenticeship levy for employers in England.
We work with employers to set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. A strong personal motivation to benefit from and contribute to the programme is essential. The support of a line manager is vital in the success of the apprentice, providing access to off-the-job training, time to complete work-based assignments and regular progress reviews.
Entry requirements
Skills Scan: to be completed by all applicants and their line managers
A levels (work experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications)
Candidates will typically have five GCSEs at Grade C or higher, including English and Maths, and hold a minimum of 48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Funding rules require individuals to be employed and working at least 50% in England
Provide proof of achievement for English and/or Maths qualification at Level 2 with a Grade C or above
Programme funding
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Management Programme Fee + End Point Assessment | Fully funded through Apprenticeship Levy (Funding band 14,000 GBP) |
| Level Up to MSc | GBP 6,000+VAT top-up fee |
| Executive MBA pathway | GBP 10,000+VAT top-up fee |
Application processs
To ensure we match candidates with the right apprenticeship, we go through a pre-application process with employers before we take applications.
01 Talk to your line manager
If you are an employee wishing to study this apprenticeship, the first step is to talk to your line manager.
If we are not already working with your employer, we will need to set this up before you can apply.
02 Attend an Information & Guidance Session
Now that we are working with your employer to deliver this apprenticeship, the next step is for you to attend an IAG. This is a session for employees to talk to Hult Ashridge, explore the apprenticeship in more detail and make sure it is right for you.
03 Skills Scan & Suitability Check
Both you and your line manager will complete a Skills Scan, which will identify how much new learning this apprenticeship will provide. By mapping the apprenticeship against your job description and career goals, we can ensure that you are eligible to receive the funding for this apprenticeship.
04 Gather your evidence
Before embarking on the online application process, it is worth making sure you have all of the certificate and evidence to demonstrate your eligibility. This may include:
- GCSE (or equivalent) certificates for English and Maths
- Your CV
- Degree or qualification certificates
- Job description
05 Complete an online application
Provide your personal, employment and education details on our application platform, and upload the evidence you have gathered in the previous step.
06 Wait for an admissions decision
Our faculty and admissions team will review your application, alongside the funding rules and eligibility criteria.
We may as you for more information if needed.
Once your application is accepted, you will receive an offer letter from our admissions team, as well as guidance on next steps.
Join our upcoming webinar for the latest on the government’s plans for industry growth in 2025 and the skills you and your people should be developing to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
The Skills Scan is a vital part of the apprenticeship application process for apprentices and line managers.
If you have any questions about our apprenticeships and how they can work for your organisation, our apprenticeships team are here to help.
Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust is registered on the list of approved apprenticeship providers. UK PRN 10008899