Executive Education:Information for Learners

Our Executive Education programmes provide a transformational experience for learners and their organisations. They integrate leading research and practice knowledge. This is supported by an inclusive, critically reflexive and collaborative learning approach.

Benefits for learners

Executive Education supports your personal and professional development. You will explore what it means to lead in a complex global context. This will develop your professional identity and strategic knowledge.

On our programmes, you will:

gain advanced skills
develop innovative thinking
access the latest practice insights

Your increased skills and knowledge will help you tackle complex business challenges with confidence. You will able to:

drive growth and innovation
foster adaptability
make strategic decisions that support organisational goals

Why choose us?

There are many reasons to study Executive Education at Newcastle University Business School.

Our programmes

We offer several work-based options for study. You can develop your knowledge and skills and work towards your qualification alongside your career.

Strategic Leadership MSc

Develops the strategic skills, insight and resilience needed to lead in a global context.

Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Our employer-led programme combines workplace training with study. Both established and aspiring business leaders can gain transformative skills.

Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Develops advanced coaching skills, ethical practice, and self-awareness through real-world learning, enhancing performance and leadership impact.

Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship

Develop skills to think creatively, plan effectively, and lead confidently to deliver impact across your organisation.

Our approach to teaching and learning

Our teaching places you at the core. We make sure to understand the context of your professional practice, and put it at the centre of your learning.

In our safe learning environment, you can explore:

what you do
how you do it
why you do it

You can then create space to practise differently, with new knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Flexible and blended learning

We understand the demands of work-based learning. Our programmes integrate with your career. They blend face-to-face workshops with digital resources and online activities.

Transformative experience

We offer a transformative learning experience. It integrates discipline knowledge and critical thinking within your professional context. You will engage in the real-world challenges faced in your organisation. This will allow you to use your new learning to make an immediate impact in your professional life.

Specialist expertise

Our world-leading colleagues bring specialist expertise and experience from their collaborations with practice. This enhances your learning with practical, real-world insights.

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Support throughout your journey

Our academic team understand the balance of learning, work, and life. They will support you academically and pastorally throughout your learning journey, from pre-programme to completion.

Our programmes bring together leaders and professionals from different backgrounds and industries. You'll enjoy a range and richness of perspectives, and learn from each other's experience and knowledge.

Scholarships

Our Executive Education scholarships help working professionals and their organisations access learning opportunities. They support career growth and development, offering funding for selected programmes.

Explore Executive Education scholarships

What do our students think?

Hear directly from our Executive Education students about how our programmes helped them gain new skills, boost confidence, and make an immediate impact at work.

An ideal opportunity to support my training and development. I’m taking a more critical and considered approach to my work and a more reflective approach to changing situations. I have the confidence to consider creative and collaborative solutions.

Rachel Pattinson, Level 7 Senior Leader Apprentice graduate

Next steps for learners

Choosing to study while working is a significant decision. To advance your career, it's important to choose the right programme at the right time.

Simply email your details to our Executive Education team. We can arrange an informal conversation to discuss which programme is right for you.

Email the Executive Education team

Executive Education:
Information for Learners