Year 1
Phase 1 - 8 Months
During this phase participants:
Attend a series of monthly seminars (2 days each in length) held at IMI
Complete a series of courses on topics of relevance to the practice of management
Apply the basic strategy, design and behavioural models that are introduced in class to their own organizational environment.
Document this in a report (orientation paper)
Phase 2 (Four Months)
During this phase, the main activities are as follows:
Continuation of seminars and core programmes, exploring topics in greater depth (2 days per month)
A deeper focus on the main issues resulting in action targets
Submission of a thesis proposal and literature review
Phase 2 (Four Months)
During this phase, the main activities are as follows:
Continuation of seminars and core programmes, exploring topics in greater depth (2 days per month)
A deeper focus on the main issues resulting in action targets
Submission of a thesis proposal and literature review
Year 2
Phase 3 (five Months)
In this phase of the programme, the emphasis is on:
Continuation of common core seminars (2 days in length)
Extended reading on selected topics
Making interventions and engaging in progressive learning on the participants change initiative
Submission of progress reports (position paper)
Phase 4 (Seven Months)
In this final phase the focus is on
Attending seminars
Completion of intervention, analysis of results,assessment of learning points
Documenting the initiative in the form of a draft thesis
Refining of draft and submission of final thesis
Comment
The programme is validated and awarded by University College Cork (UCC) and attracts 90 ECTS credits at Level 9 (Masters level) on the National Framework of Qualifications. Those who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the title Masters in Management Practice.