IMI Diplomas and Master of Business Framework. Invest in Your Career

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1 IMI Diplomas and Master of Business Framework Invest in Your Career

2 The IMI Master of Business is a completely different kind of Masters, designed for real world managers. The flexible and supported structure of delivery allows you to choose and tailor your participation around your work / life demands. Our faculty have a unique blend of academic expertise and real world business acumen, resulting in a truly dynamic classroom atmosphere. What may initially appear as a daunting challenge can become a manageable, practical and rewarding experience. raise your game don t leave your career to chance.

3 Are you considering a postgraduate business qualification? Good idea. Between the demands of the business environment and the ultra-competitive contemporary job market, there may never be a better time to develop your practical skills, improve your business acumen and add greater credibility to your CV. But given the hectic reality of modern business, traditional approaches to professional development often lack the flexibility and focus required to meet the practical needs of modern managers. The IMI s Master of Business (MoB) is a completely different and totally flexible kind of Masters, designed for real world managers. You choose the subject areas. You choose the time frame. You pay as you go. You earn nationally accredited, internationally recognised qualifications every step of the way. You will accelerate your career and enhance your qualifications in a way that you may never have thought possible. Every day you spend at the IMI you will pick up real-world skills and best-practice tools that will transform how you do business.

4 Key features of the IMI Master of Business World class The Master of Business is delivered by the only Irish business school to be ranked globally for the provision of customised executive education by the Financial Times. Furthermore the credits you earn at each step on your Master of Business journey are recognised across forty six countries, ensuring international recognition of your qualification. Practical Our action learning approach is intensely practical which means that you will constantly apply your learning to real life organisational challenges via exercises, case studies, group work and projects. After every day spent at the IMI, you ll have new tools to change the way you work. Unique faculty IMI faculty have a unique blend of academic qualifications and real world business acumen. This combines with their unrivalled experience working with practicing managers to create a truly dynamic classroom atmosphere. Tailored to you No two MoB journeys are ever the same. You choose the subjects in which you specialise and the sequence in which to study them from an ever-growing range of Diploma options. There is no mandatory foundation year. The final year Business Research Project is specifically dedicated to addressing a real life challenge facing you and your organisation. Return on Investment As part of many IMI Diplomas, you will undertake a comprehensive audit of your organisation s business functions and management processes. You will evaluate current activities against international best practice, and make prioritised recommendations for change - delivering significant return on investment for your organisation. Flexible You can complete the Master of Business in two years or a maximum of five years. The monthly, modular structure of delivery also allows you to tailor your participation around work / life demands. Affordable Earning a Master of Business has never been more affordable thanks to monthly payment options, staged payment options and easy fee short term loans. Unlike many other Masters programmes, you only pay for each stage of the Master of Business as you do it, spreading the cost over a maximum of five years. Nationally accredited The Master of Business and its associated Diplomas are nationally recognised qualifications, fully accredited and awarded by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork. Cutting edge The IMI has been the leader in Irish executive education for over sixty years. At every stage of the Master of Business you will be equipped with cutting-edge, best practice business tools and techniques that will allow you bring innovative new ideas back to your organisation. Professional network IMI programmes are exclusively aimed at practicing business professionals. At each step in the MoB process you will build an extensive network of experienced contacts. As a member of the IMI Alumni you will also be invited to regular networking events.

5 Just 3 Steps to a Master of Business... The Master of Business is based around a framework of eleven IMI Diploma Programmes. By completing any two IMI Diplomas and a Business Research Project within a five year timeframe, you will earn 90 credits (the national standard for a Masters Qualification) and will be conferred the title MBS in Management Practice. This framework is accredited and awarded by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork. Your MoB Journey Complete 2 IMI Diplomas Business Research Project Master of Business IMI Diploma Programmes Management Strategy and Innovation Leadership Strategic HR Management Business Finance Regulatory Management Executive Coaching Cloud Strategy Marketing Strategy with Digital Marketing Organisational Behaviour Data Business Due to similarities in certain subject themes it is not possible to combine the IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy with the IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation as a pathway towards earning the Master of Business. All other programme combinations can act as a pathway towards the MoB. The IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management is aimed at managers working in the regulatory environment only. How does it work? Step 1: Successfully complete any one of the IMI s suite of eleven IMI Diploma programmes. Step 2: Successfully complete a second IMI Diploma of your choosing. Step 3: Successfully complete the IMI Business Research Project....And you re there! Timeframe A key feature of the Master of Business (MoB) is its flexible timeframe, which allows you to tailor your participation around work/life demands. Whereas each of the three MoB steps takes approximately six months to complete, you have a five year window within which to complete all three steps and attain the MoB. To learn more about the IMI s Master of Business, and for information on the IMI s MoB-linked Diploma programmes and the Business Research Project, contact the team at programmeadvisors@imi.ie Therefore, depending on your preference, you can complete the MoB in two years, or within up to five years. The MoB philosophy Unlike traditional MBAs and Business Masters, the IMI s MoB is driven by an intensely practical, action learning philosophy. Throughout the MoB, classroom learning is applied to real-life business challenges via exercises, group work, case studies and projects that centre on both your day-to-day work and the challenges currently facing your organisation. Both you and your organisation will derive genuine real-world benefit from your participation. Who is eligible? If you have earned a Level 9 award from another academic institution, or if you completed an IMI Diploma since October 2009, you may be considered eligible to proceed directly to the second stage of the MoB. Contact programmeadvisors@imi.ie to clarify your status.

6 A unique business masters made affordable for you A simple pricing scheme covers all Master of Business Diplomas. For 2014 unique promotional rates are available for IMI Members and Irish SMEs.

7 Financing your Master of Business is simpler, more flexible and affordable Pricing Scheme Our 2014 prices are outlined in the table below. These prices include textbooks, teaching materials, access to our Knowledge Centre, meals throughout the programme and parking at at the IMI s National Management Centre. Contact our team to confirm your eligibility for the special SME fee, or to learn more about how IMI Membership can benefit your organisation. Easy Fees Payment Options In 2014 it is possible to spread payment for your MoB programme over the duration of your studies. The following options are available: Monthly Payments Pay for your IMI Diploma or BRP by monthly payments spread over the duration of the programme. There is no interest charged for choosing this payment option. Terms and conditions apply. IMI Staged Payments Pay for 60% of your programme in advance of its commencement and pay the 40% balance by August 1st There is no interest charged for choosing this payment option. Terms and conditions apply. Loan Packages Short term loan packages are now available to facilitate payment for MoB programmes. Eligibility for these loans will be determined by our financial partner. Tax Relief For Tuition Fees If you are paying for your tuition fees yourself, it is now possible to apply to the Revenue Commissioners for tax relief for an IMI programme. The amount of relief available varies from person to person, and may be as high as 1,400. Tax relief is allowable per programme, per participant, per academic year. Relief will not be available for any part of tuition fees which are met directly, or indirectly, by grants, scholarships, employer payments etc. Please see ie for further information on how to apply for this relief. All decisions on individual tax relief requests are subject to the discretion of the Revenue Commissioners Pricing MoB Programmes 2014 Pricing 2014 Promotional Rate for IMI Member Companies and Irish SME s All IMI Diplomas linked to the MoB 9,950 7,890 Business Research Project 7,690 7,190 These prices are only guaranteed for the 2014 intake of programmes linked to the Master of Business. We offer all our programme participants a 10% discount on double rooms at the IMI National Management Centre. Organisations that purchase several Diploma places in any calendar year may be eligible for MoB Corporate Partnership. By becoming an MoB Corporate Partner, your organisation can avail of considerable additional price discounts and other benefits. For more information on IMI pricing, financing options and MoB Corporate Partnership, contact the team at or programmeadvisors@imi.ie

8 IMI Diploma Programmes IMI Diplomas are at the heart of the MoB framework. These are 18 day programmes which commence each autumn and run on a modular monthly basis (usually three classroom days per month) for approximately 6 months. Many IMI Diplomas also accept a second intake of students each spring. Please contact programmeadvisors@imi.ie for more details. IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management IMI Diploma in Management IMI Diploma in Strategy & Innovation IMI Diploma in Leadership IMI Diploma in Strategic HR Management IMI Diploma in Business Finance IMI Diploma in Executive Coaching IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy IMI Diploma in Marketing Strategy with Digital Marketing IMI Diploma in Organisational Behaviour IMI Diploma in Data Business Over many years IMI Diplomas have built a national reputation for excellence, based on a combination of academic best practice, an intensely practical focus and an exceptional degree of participant interaction. By completing an IMI Diploma you not only gain a valuable business qualification, you enhance your practical ability to make a bottom line, day-to-day impact in your organisation. The range of IMI Diplomas linked to the MoB framework is increasing all the time. The following pages provide a taste of each IMI Diploma programme. Entry Requirements All IMI Diploma participants are automatically eligible to undertake the MoB. Participants typically have work based experience relevant to their IMI Diploma and/or a relevant academic qualification at primary degree level. A 2.1 grade average is required from your two IMI Diplomas in order to be eligible for the Business Research Project. Please consult the various IMI Diploma brochures or contact programmeadvisors@imi.ie for more details.

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10 The MoB Edge ComReg has engaged with the IMI over the past few years in the pursuit of IMI Diploma Programmes. Many of our staff members are attracted to this menu of courses with the prospect of building towards a Masters of Business. The content of the subject areas covered in IMI s Diplomas are particularly relevant to our employees professional servicestype work. Very high quality learning and development have been brought back to the operations of ComReg by these courses. This has resulted in considerable value-add to ComReg and has also motivated staff members to higher-level work performance. Brendan Kenny Head of Human Resources ComReg

11 Meet Lynda Byron, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Dr Jonathan Westrup, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Tim Wray, Programme Director, and learn more at The IMI Diploma in Management - Spring and Autumn 2014 Executives seeking to develop significant professional careers in general management, who are looking to sharpen their analytical skills and broaden their functional business knowledge. Intensely practical. You will build a comprehensive and practical overview of all the major areas of general management; from strategy and finance, to human resources and marketing, and everything in between. You will develop a range of best practice general management skills, including an extensive array of analytical, conceptual and interpersonal tools, that will accelerate your career progression and increase your value to your organisation. You will directly apply your learning to your organisation as part of the programme, enhancing your contribution to the management team. Your approach to managing people and processes will change as you broaden your business horizons, enabling you to deliver genuine bottom-line value for your organisation. A challenging and really enjoyable learning experience. The programme is broad and was very relevant to me and my organisation in practical terms. It is well structured and tailored for professionals with busy work and home lives. The time went by in a flash! Niall Cotton Area Transport Manager BOC Gases Ireland The IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation - Spring and Autumn 2014 Managers seeking to master and apply the concepts of strategy and innovation to drive organisational performance to new levels. Developing effective strategy and stimulating innovation are essential skills for managers aspiring to positions of senior responsibility. This programme equips you to play a key role in fostering innovation and in developing and executing strategies that will change how your organisation does business. The programme maintains a consistent focus on the practical application of strategy and innovation in real life settings, and provides the opportunity to meet with senior executives deeply involved in strategic decision-making. You will learn to analyse the strategic challenges of any organisation and the industry in which it operates. You will master the process of strategy formulation and the challenges involved in implementation. You will develop a toolkit to allow you to stimulate innovation in a practical manner that builds competitive advantage. The IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation has provided me with a different lens through which to examine my organisation, and very practical frameworks and tools to apply in practice. It gives you the perfect mix of theory, concepts and tools you can apply. Teresa Maguire Head of Population Health Sciences Health Research Board The IMI Diploma in Leadership - Spring and Autumn 2014 Professionals at all levels seeking to maximise their personal impact, build exceptional influencing skills and master the psychology of leadership. The IMI Diploma in Leadership dramatically enhances practical leadership skills, awareness, insights, and judgement. Comprising psychometric analysis personal coaching, visits from top level leaders and real-life case analysis, the programme allows you to master the art of leadership at the one-to-one, team and organisational level. By completing the IMI Diploma in Leadership, you will become more confident, well-rounded and a stronger leader. You will develop and apply a comprehensive toolkit of best-practice leadership techniques and will undertake a personal journey - building a detailed understanding of your own leadership style, capabilities and development areas. You will leave the programme a more effective leader within any organisational setting. What this programme is really all about is your personal exploration of leadership and the putting into practice of what you find there. All of the varied and rich learning experiences provided are geared to supporting your progress towards this simple but invaluable goal. Anyone with a real inner hunger for practical leadership improvement should therefore consider this programme. Paul Smith Continuous Improvement Manager Diageo

12 IMI Diploma in Data Business Meet Cormac Lucey, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Dr. Dave Sammon and Dr. Tadhg Nagle, Programme Directors and learn more at Meet Derek Fox, Programme Director and learn more at The IMI Diploma in Business Finance - Spring and Autumn 2014 Professionals requiring expertise in business finance in order to excel in key decision making and analysis. You will master every aspect of business finance, including management accounts, budgeting, business planning and financial restructuring. You will build the skills and tools to fully understand and analyse published financial accounts, fully participate in financial planning and control within your organisation, and understand business valuation and its implications for your business. You will be able to use your financial knowledge to drive improved business performance and to participate in any business discussion with a financial dimension. You will be equipped with the skills and confidence required to take part in high level decision-making and to work effectively with colleagues in finance. I would be happy to recommend the programme to anyone seeking a broad financial grounding in their relevant field. I found the modules interesting, relevant and beneficial to my role and have been seeing practical uses for lots of the programme material on a daily basis in my job. Martin Daly Senior Manager Tedcastles Oil Products The IMI Diploma in Data Business - Spring 2014 For professionals requiring expertise in business intelligence and data business. The programme is also suited to technical professionals who wish to develop a more business/holistic view of data strategy and non-technical professionals who need to have a strategic understanding to manage data and collaborate with the data analysts. The IMI Diploma in Data Business will equip you with an understanding of fundamental techniques in quantitative and statistical analysis and their application to practical business situations. The programme will provide you with techniques to drive and evaluate innovation initiatives within an organisation. You will understand the role of data management and governance practices, and business intelligence tools in organisational decision making. The programme will help you to successfully harness the explosive growth of data that is now available. It will facilitate you in building a Data Business Strategy and Roadmap to propel your business s future strength and security. It should be noted that the programme is designed to support an existing data enabled business or help develop a new data enabled business. The new IMI Diploma and MSc in Data Business will play a critical role in educating the next generation of business leaders. The use of data analytics in everyday business activities is expanding dramatically and shaping the global business environment. It is imperative that we ensure business leaders have the necessary skills to take advantage of this new IT revolution Donagh Buckley Chief Technology Office and Director of EMC Research Group. The IMI Diploma in Organisational Behaviour - Spring and Autumn 2014 Business professionals who wish to develop a thorough, practical grasp of the human and organisational sciences so that they and their organisations can operate and compete more effectively. The programme is open to candidates from any management function.the programme is relevant for people with backgrounds in different disciplines, provided their job requires them to deal with people and organisational issues. The IMI Diploma in Organisational Behaviour is informed by 35 years of delivering IMI s MSc in Organisational Behaviour, which was Ireland s premier qualification in the area of people and organisations. This IMI Diploma provides an indepth, interdisciplinary overview of new practices in workforce management and delivers the best conceptual frameworks for aligning human resources with organisational strategy. The programme provides models and tactics to negotiate win-win agreements, resolve disputes and build personal influence in the work environment, and includes challenging simulations. It teaches executives how to foster professional relationships by understanding the impact of their own leadership styles and personal dynamics. The complexity of team dynamics will be analysed in order to build innovative, high-performance teams. In addition, the science of decision making will be used to equip participants with the means of making sound and effective decisions. From board level to the level of the individual manager, organisational behaviour is the key to effectiveness in organisations. Understanding how an organisation gets results is a key requirement for success. Having organisational behaviour insights, knowledge and skills can make a significant difference to the impact of a manager and the survival and success of the organisation. It is a core competence for leadership. Helen Keelan Professional Non-Executive Director and Business Advisor

13 Meet Dr Jonathan Westrup, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Dr Fergal Carton, Programme Director, and learn more at Meet Cathy Winston, Programme Director and learn more at The IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management - Spring 2014 Managers working in regulatory agencies who wish to broaden their knowledge of management and develop practical expertise in a relevant and focused learning environment. You will develop a deep understanding of the context in which regulators work. You will raise your level of self-awareness of how to achieve personal goals and how they fit into a regulatory context whilst enhancing your ability to lead and motivate teams. You will directly apply your learning to your organisation as part of the programme, having gained a clear sense of what risk-based regulation means and understanding policy response. You will broaden your business horizons and widen policy responses. You will have learnt the language and thinking behind contemporary best practice management enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge required of a modern professional manager. Participants from ComReg on the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management programme have benefitted greatly from their participation on this course. The course content is carefully designed to directly reflect the challenges that face personnel working in the now very important regulatory area. It also equips the participant with the leadership and management skills to excel in this domain. The benefits and skills gained from this course have translated very effectively and transparently into the subsequent work performance of candidates who completed the programme. Brendan Kenny Head of Human Resources, ComReg. The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy - Autumn 2014 This programme focuses on the strategic opportunities presented by cloud computing. It is not necessary to have a specialised IT background to undertake this programme. Participants include: SME owner/managers Mangers in mid- and large-sized organisations IT professionals seeking to build their strategic awareness and business understanding You will develop a cutting edge understanding of the cloud revolution and the opportunities this presents to your business. You will build the skills and tools to fully analyse and evaluate cloud-based opportunities and assess their relevance to your organisation. You will be able to evaluate your business processes to determine which may be best suited to the cloud. You will develop a rigorous and practical Cloud Strategy Blueprint for your business. You will greatly enhance your capability to contribute to your organisation s management team. The Cloud Strategy Blueprint really gives you an objective to aim for at the end of the course and it was key for me in designing a business model, strategy and offering that ultimately resulted in the formation of Cloud Compare. Eamon Moore Managing Director, E-MIT Solutions Note: Micrsoft Ireland has partnered with UCC and IMI in supporting and assisting on the development and delivery of this programme. The IMI Diploma in Marketing Strategy with Digital Marketing - Autumn 2014 Marketing professionals seeking to develop their strategic abilities with contemporary insights and perspectives and move to the next level of their career. This programme offers a uniquely pragmatic approach to contemporary marketing strategy development and implementation. You will progress from the latest marketing concepts to the key tools and proven techniques of strategic marketing management. The learning experience is significantly enhanced through peer group work with counterparts from diverse industries. You learn how to make your organisation more market-driven and to leverage marketing to create profitable customer value. You will build a practical toolkit of strategic marketing tools and skills for developing and implementing a responsive marketing strategy via a mix of contemporary channels. There is a great mix of subjects with a focus on the current challenges around measurement and digital marketing. Also the quality of faculty is great, with resident IMI faculty complementing master classes from international contributors. Nuala Culhane Insights Partner Eircom / Meteor

14 Meet Fabio Grassi, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Fergus Barry, Programme Director and learn more at Meet Dr Mary Hogan, Programme Director and learn more at The IMI Diploma in Executive Coaching - Spring and Autumn 2014 The IMI Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management - Autumn 2014 The IMI Business Research Project - Autumn 2014 Any business professional who wishes to bring their coaching skills to the next level including HR professionals, organisational consultants, mentors, psychologists and leaders with a commitment to developing their people. Coaching is one of the most effective ways to get the best from people. This innovative programme combines cutting edge coaching techniques with a thorough grounding in organisational realities to deliver a high return on investment. A key programme feature is the strong emphasis on supervised coaching sessions with intensive feedback. Each participant will carry out in excess of one hundred hours of practice coaching sessions. You will build extensive practical skills across a range of coaching techniques and models. You will develop deep confidence based on extended practical application and will achieve a level of profound personal insight and a capacity to build strong developmental relationships. You will become adept in the use of a range of psychometric instruments and tools such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Emotional Intelligence (EQi), the Enneagram and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The world of elite sport can learn a significant amount from executive coaching in a high performance context. The IMI Diploma in Executive Coaching was an extraordinary learning journey. I look forward to applying this rich learning as my organisation aspires to put champions on the podium for Ireland. Daragh Sheridan Manager Irish Institute of Sport Senior managers from all industry sectors responsible for the development and implementation of human resource strategy, policies and procedures. The IMI Diploma in Strategic HR enables you to improve organisational performance and build on-going sustainable competitive advantage through more effective human resource strategies. The programme will provide frameworks and practical advice on how to lead change, develop a high performance culture, stimulate workforce engagement and build effective top teams. Particular emphasis will be paid to key HR skills such as negotiation and mediation. You will attain the ability to create a high performance culture and structure within your organisation via proven HR strategies and frameworks. You will learn to benchmark your organisation s key HR processes and procedures against industry best practice, and you will increase your influence at top-team level. This programme will equip any HR practitioner with the key skills and competencies needed to effectively operate as a strategic partner in their organisation. The quality and calibre of the faculty is first rate. A hugely rewarding and highly enjoyable experience. Siobhan Ryan Head of Human Resources Ergo Individuals who have successfully completed two IMI Diplomas and wish to take the final step on the pathway to earning an internationally recognised Master of Business qualification. The BRP is a nine month programme which gives you the opportunity to analyse and solve a major business issue facing your organisation. The BRP process combines classroom workshops in the IMI, with one-to-one support from a dedicated IMI tutor, and detailed investigation conducted by you. The output of the process is a 15,000 word dissertation which articulates your business challenge, reviews best-practice management techniques and develops an innovative set of recommendations to address the issue. By the end of the process not only will you have earned a Master of Business, you will have developed an innovative and practical solution to your business challenge. You will also have enhanced your general problem solving and decision making skills. In contrast to traditional university research, the BRP is oriented entirely towards real life managers with real life challenges. Every BRP results in practical business recommendations that will help your organisation improve how it performs. The BRP has equipped me to ask questions of the business that I would not have known to ask a year ago! The programme is well structured to help non-academics succeed in the research process and courageously use the tools to work through some complex business issues at a level that yields greater business & personal benefits. Bruce Harley Learning and Development Manager MSD Swords

15 A world class qualification, uniquely tailored to your needs The Master of Business is tailored to participant needs to a greater extent than any other business qualification. No two MoBs are ever the same. YOU DECIDE...which IMI Diplomas are undertaken. YOU PLAN...the sequence of programmes. YOU CHOOSE...the subject of the Business Research Project. The different paths taken by the following people illustrate the flexibility of the Master of Business Experience. Liam Griffin, Project Manager, Eirgrid Step / 2009 Recognition of Prior Learning [ACCA] Step / 2010 IMI Diploma in Leadership Step / 2011 Business Research Project Example Personal development at the IMI is a rich learning environment. It s like being back in a college campus where the format of courses means you are fresh for learning at the start of each day. In the IMI you are exposed to professional presenters and classmates from a variety of backgrounds, industries and viewpoints all of which enrich the experience. Terry Lyons, Programme Manager, Netshare Ireland Step / 2007 IMI Diploma in Management Step / 2010 IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation Step / 2011 Business Research Project Example I found the Masters of Business to be a great programme. I had not planned to complete a Masters programme when I started my first IMI Diploma, but the flexibility to choose different IMI Diplomas and get an overall Masters really suited my working and personal life. The Research Project allowed me to focus on a specific area of interest and become an expert in that area, and also provided me with a very worthwhile output which could be applied to my organisation. It also helped me build strong network contacts across various industries that I could call on at any time. JP McIvor, Managing Partner, Thinking Lab Step / 2010 Step / 2010 Step / 2011 IMI Diploma in Executive Coaching IMI Diploma in Leadership Business Research Project Example My time at the IMI has been a wonderful, challenging experience. The faculty are of the highest calibre and their focus is on real world learning. They have given me tools and techniques that can be applied in my business on a daily basis. Simon McKeever, Director of Trade Investment, British Embassy Step / 2006 Step / 2010 Step / 2011 IMI Diploma in Executive Coaching IMI Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management Business Research Project Example The modular nature of the Master of Business programme and its relevance to the real business world really attracted me. The diverse range of Diplomas on offer opens up the opportunity to achieve a Masters in a wide range of real business disciplines and the quality of the faculty and contributors with their mix of academic and real business experience is second to none. Lynn Guiney, Managing Director, EMEA Sales, AWAS Step / 2009 Step / 2010 Step / 2011 IMI Diploma in Management IMI Diploma in Leadership Business Research Project Example From a learning perspective, the MoB is a great qualification. From a personal perspective, it is a journey of self-learning which will teach you how to recognise and capitalise on your strengths, pushing you out of the comfort zone that unconsciously inhibits your development, allowing you to feel in control of your career and life goals.

16 IMI is the only Irish business school to be ranked globally for the provision of customised executive education by the Financial Times. Join IMI IMI is Ireland s only professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. Our network is for corporate and individual members who want to improve their own and their organisation s performance through excellence in management and offers a wide range of business and learning services to members. IMI Alumni Network Stay Connected Our Alumni Network provides continued support to graduates after they have completed their programme with us. It aims to help them transfer their learning back to the workplace and to offer career guidance and personal development opportunities. It is also a great way to stay in touch with classmates, make new contacts and keep up to date with activities at the IMI. IMI Knowledge Centre The IMI Knowledge Centre provides access to thousands of books, journal articles and market reports - everything necessary to support participants in their learning journey. These business and learning resources are available 24/7 online and our team of professionally qualified librarians are available to answer any queries helping the participant on their learning journey. expertise you can put into practice To find out more visit freefone: programmeadvisors@imi.ie Follow us on: