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BOSS Today #56 MASTERS PROGRAMME

NEW MASTERS and leadership and virtual working.

Our clients say that our technology and
PROGRAMME USES simulation platform is the best on the
market.”
Dominic Wing, Level 7 lead, said, “I
LEADING LEADERSHIP remember being selected to represent
my school to take part in a county-wide
business simulator whilst studying
SIMULATOR for my A Levels. It was such a positive
experience for me and stayed with me
after all these years. After meeting with
Business Smart International, I was
convinced that their market-leading
simulation would further enrich the
During 2013, BOSS Partner BPIF launched its highly successful curriculum for the BPIF Level 7 Masters
Programme”.
Level 5 Graduate Management Programme, which has now
produced over 200 graduates. Earlier this year, they
launched their first ever Level 7 Masters Programme.

he 24-30 month programme is The simulation will utilise:
Tcertificated by the Institute of
Leadership and Management (ILM), and n Real-life business scenarios Victoria Talbot, Managing Director of
has strategy and leadership at its core. n Real business analytics and reports Steadfast Tapes Ltd said, “Following
The course is suitable for departmental n Storyline structures that flow across the completion of my Level 5 Diploma
managers or directors and is the first all modules and evolve as players in principles of Leadership and
course offered by the BPIF at Masters progress management, I realised I was using the
level that can be fully funded*. n Multiple outcomes based on player enhanced knowledge I’d gained on a daily
During this month, the first cohort decisions basis. The course had been extremely
of learners will be involved in a n Modules that focus on key learning well supported by the BPIF training team
market-leading interactive business objectives and was delivered in a fun, engaging
simulation delivered by Business Smart manor. So, when I recently changed roles
International, which provides innovative Richard Berg, Managing Director of within the business; the Level 7 seemed
and interactive business simulations Business Smart International, said, like not only a natural progression, but
and learning games that teach students, “We are global leaders in business also a perfect fit with the knowledge
future employees and future managers simulations. We have worked with and skills I am using within my new
business acumen and leadership skills for more than 300 corporate clients in role. Allowing me to further develop and
enhanced employability and alignment to all vertical sectors and more than 20 enhance them, thus facilitating me to be
the corporate world. business schools, delivered across over the best leader I possibly can.”
The cohort will be split into teams and 85 countries. We provide both off-the-
compete with each other. Each team will shelf and bespoke simulations. Our For more information on, or to register
then have to: wealth of experience in the corporate your interest in the Level 7 Masters
market ideally positions us to bridge the Programme, please contact Dominic
n Analyse business reports and market gap between education and corporate Wing at dominic.wing@bpif.org.uk
information resource delivery. We have worked with
n Make informed decisions and select numerous business schools to bring a * For levy payers, the apprenticeship levy
responses host of soft skills to the resource market, can be used to fund 100% of the course.
n Review decisions and implement such as critical thinking, problem For non-levy payers, government funding
learnings for the next round solving, teamwork and collaboration, will cover 95% of the course.

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