Information Management Degree Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Stevenage
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
A range of IT based responsibilities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I find my course very interesting, with the step up from school being a welcome challenge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Both work and uni have developed me in a many aspects of IT, specifically networking fundamentals and cyber security.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
So far in my experience I have been given the right prerequisites at the right time for me to complete my job.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I am very supported by my employer with many options for me to reach out to at any sticking points.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
This is clearly a newly formed university, that have many things that need ironing out.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My current modules have not applied directly into my work role, however they have taught me many soft skills that have been useful.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I have been a part of many outreach events including returning to my old school.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think MBDA are a good employer and will be a great stepping stone in anyones career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Ensure you network heavily in the first few weeks this will help you in the future.
