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BSc Leading on Customer Operations

Applications Now Open for September 2023
Posted July 2023
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Do you want to unleash the leadership potential in your business? Ulster University is offering a number of limited, fully-funded places on its award-winning BSc Leading on Customer Operations Higher Level Apprenticeship programme.
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Whether it's up-skilling an existing employee or recruiting new talent, this industry-led apprenticeship will help you develop exceptional all-round leaders. Apprentices will cover topics such as personal development, customer engagement, digital business & tech, project management, intrapreneurship & innovation, and sustainable business environment.
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Why hire an apprentice?
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A cost effective way to up-skill your workforce and improve competitiveness – The Department for the Economy provides funding for degree apprenticeships which can help to offset the cost of training and development.
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Attract and retain talented employees – providing a ladder of opportunity and progression, apprenticeships can help improve the diversity and social mobility of your workforce.
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Tailored to fit the unique needs of your business – co-designed with industry to ensure the skills are relevant to your business.
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Who can apply within my organisation?
Apprentices must:
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be a new or current employee who has joined the company or started a new role in the last six months.
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have lived in Northern Ireland for at least three years.
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meet the General Entrance Requirements referred to on the Ulster University website.
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be given the time to study during their working week (this is recommended at least 20% of their normal working hours).
Hear how Danske Bank are using the BSc Leading on Customer Operations Degree Apprenticeships to build a pipeline of highly skilled talent.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJfuFRLCz6w
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more or discuss this opportunity, please contact the Course Director, Ruth Mercer.
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