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EMPLOYER WEBINAR DIGITAL DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 6 AND LEVEL 7

Welcome to Manchester Metropolitan University  One of the largest, most popular and diverse universities in the UK, with 34,000 students  Ranked as the UK’s greenest university  Contributing to UK Industrial Strategy through ‘Decent Work and Productivity’ and ‘Future Economies’ research centres and apprenticeships  Degree Apprenticeships align closely with our overall University strategy

Proud of our Achievements

What our apprentices are achieving Success Our first cohort (L6) graduated on 18th July 2019:  78% received a 1st class honours Ryan Coram, Astrazeneca Jamie Walker, Barclays National Apprenticeship Awards Tech Partnership Excellence Award  22% received a 2:1 NW – Apprentice of the Year Exceptional retention  Digital Marketing 100%  Digital & Technology Solutions L7 94%  Digital & Technology Solutions L6 92% Lucy Cheng, United Utilities Jamie Edge, Barclays CMI – Apprentice of the Year UK IT Industry Awards Increasing diversity  31% women on Digital & Technology, compared to 19% on Computer Science degree programmes in the UK* Nadia Johnson, Thales UK Roxanne Wright, Astrazeneca Royal Society of Chemistry IET Young Engineer of the Year *stemwomen.co.uk, September 2019 ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Nominee & Rising Star Award 2018

Employer Partners

What is a Degree Apprenticeship?  Aligned to national standards agreed by employers Work-based  Designed to increase the flow of skills into the tech learning industry and produce a digital workforce with specialist skills and knowledge to support a number of digital roles  A fully-integrated degree, involving both academic End Point BSc / MSc Portfolio Assessment learning, professional development and work-based competence development and assessment  Latest academic theory and dynamic curriculum Progress Reviews and Skills  Co-designed, co-delivered, co-assessed and co-evaulated Coaching

Apprenticeship Funding  Funding determined by annual payroll  Payroll above £3 million (levy payer)  Levy payments can cover 100% programme cost  Payroll below £3 million (non-levy payer)  Apprenticeship programme 95% funded  Further incentives depend on age (18 or under) or if Education, Health and Care plan is in place  Employers must commit to min £12,000 salary

Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeships Level 6 & Level 7

MSc & BSc Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship  Tech Partnership Degrees Gold Accredited  Unique cross-faculty working  Level 7 is delivered across two University faculties: o the award-winning Business School o the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology  Level 6 is delivered across three University faculties: o Business School o School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology o Department of Languages, Information and Communications  Designed to deliver the apprenticeship standard and meet the QAA Computing Benchmark

Level 7

Programme Content Qualification: MSc Digital and Technology Solutions and L7 Specialist Apprenticeship Date: September 2020 to September 2022, EPA – October 2022 Duration: 24 months Cost: £21,000 Delivery Model: Three days consecutive face-to-face delivery every four weeks, supported with webinars, coaching and directed learning (33 days over the two years) Specialisms: Software Engineering, IT Strategy, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, IT Project Management

Programme Structure: Core Units Unit Description Develop the strategic thinking and leadership skills of apprentices for Digital Leadership & managing the strategic contribution of digital technologies to Professional Development Transformation organisational success and transformation Professional, ethical and legal issues for IT professionals. Focuses on the Information Systems interface between information systems and business organisations. Explores the development and management of socio-technical systems Development of a portfolio documenting the development of professional Reflective Practice in skills and behaviours in the workplace that align to the apprenticeship Digital Leadership Standard Synoptic Project Identify and undertake a large work based project providing an (dissertation) organisational solution to a problem

Programme Structure: Specialist Units Pathway Units Studied IT Strategist Data Management, IT Consultancy, Managing Enterprise Systems Data Analytics Computational Statistics, Data Analytics Software Engineering Principles and Practices, Software Testing and Maintenance, Software Engineering Cloud Computing, Service Orientated Software Engineering Cyber Security Introduction to Cyber Security, Advanced Network Security IT Project Management Environments and Approaches, Methodologies and Techniques

Entry Criteria Software Engineer & Cyber Security Non-Degree Entry Applicants without a degree may be eligible  2:2 or above in a computing related subject, or substantial work for the course if they have a minimum of experience in a computing or closely related area five years experience in a relevant industry and will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the course director. Data Analytics  2:2 or above in a STEM or numerate subject, or substantial work Level 2: Mathematics and English experience in a closely related area Required before the completion of the apprenticeship. Apprentices must have a IT Project Management & IT Specialist line manager or mentor who will support them through the duration of the  2:2 or above in any degree discipline, or substantial work apprenticeship. experience in a closely related area

Level 6

Programme Content Qualification: BSc Digital & Technology Solutions and L6 Specialist Apprenticeship Date: September 2020 Duration: 48 months Cost: £25,000 Delivery Model: Day release during the academic year Specialisms: Software Engineering, IT Consultant, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering (Mainframe) Format:  Nine taught units, including one elective  Combination of lab sessions, face to face teaching and tutorials  Two project-based units relevant to employer Entry requirements:  Final Portfolio Standard entry requirements – 104 UCAS pts

Programme Structure: Core Units Unit Description Introduction to Programming Developing structured problem solutions in Java Introduction to Business The role of information systems in organisations, analysing organisational requirements and Systems developing suitable information system solutions. Professional Development Introduction to Web Building static web pages using HTML, JavaScript and CSS Development Computing Fundamentals Databases, SQL, simple networking and security IT Management and professional issues, arising from managing a portfolio system and Technology Management infrastructure. Portfolio Assessment Professional portfolio documenting personal development as an IT Professional Synoptic Project Large work based project relating to Pathway choice combining K.S.B of the Standard AI, UXD, Developing a Digital Business, Principles of Business Analytics, Data Engineering, Elective Unit Mobile App Dev

Programme Structure: Specialist Units Pathway Units Customer Lifecycle Management, Web Design and Development, Business Intelligence and IT Consultant Strategy, Technical Business Consultancy Project Data Analytics Statistics and Visualisation, Advanced Databases, Data Analytics, Data Analytics Project Software Engineering and Advanced Programming, Computer Networks and Operating Systems, Enterprise Software Engineering Programming (Mainframe) Computer Networks and Operating Systems, Security Auditing and Response, Cyber Cyber Security Security Project