Henley MBA (3 Year Programme)

Programme Director

• Dr Mary Hogan, IMI Senior Management Specialist

  Tel (01) 207 8551

  Email Mary.Hogan@imi.ie

The programme will be supported by leading specialists selected for their expertise and international perspective from both the IMI and Henley Management College.

For the MBA programme you are required to have a minimum of three years’ managerial experience and a primary degree or equivalent experience.

Successful completion of the Henley Diploma in Management is also acceptable for entry to Stage 3 of the programme.

Deadline for receipt of applications is August 31st 2010.

For further details contact Programme Director Dr. Mary Hogan on (01) 207 8551.

At the end of this programme you will:

• Understand the fundamental principles of management
• Have gained an insight into each function in the organisation and how each one links to the organisation’s strategy
• Be able to apply management tools and techniques to today’s business issues
• Be able to develop a strategic perspective on your organisation and the wider business environment
• Understand organisational change, the drivers and issues involved in its implementation
• Have developed skills needed for critical thinking in a complex global environment
• Be prepared for senior leadership positions
• Be able to make the ethical choices for yourself and your organisation.

The Henley MBA is divided into three stages:

MBA Stage 1: Managing the organization

Stage 1 comprises the following modules:

• The Henley Starter Workshop
• Managing People and Performance (with elective pathway)
• Managing Processes, Systems and Projects (with elective pathway)
• Managing Financial Recourses
• Personal Development

Each module is assessed through the completion of a workbasedassignment.

Examination 1

A case study based examination is held upon completion of the three main modules. The Henley starter workshop content is not examined.

MBA Stage 2: Making Choices

Stage 2 comprises the following modules:

• Strategy and International Business (with elective pathway)
• Strategic Marketing (with elective pathway)
• Corporate Finance and Governance (with elective pathway)
• Personal Development

Each module is assessed through the completion of a work-based assignment.

Examination 2

A case study based examination is held upon completion of the three main modules.

MBA Stage 3: Making a difference

Stage 3 comprises the following modules:

• Leadership & Change (with elective pathway)
• Reputation and Relationships (with elective pathway)
• The Manager as Investigator
• The Managements Challenge
• Personal Development

Leadership & Change and Reputation & Relationships are assessed through assignments.

Management Challenge

The Henley MBA incorporating the Henley Diploma in Management is delivered in IMI and is made up of: self-study, tutorial support and residential workshops supplemented with access to the Henley e-learning and e-library environments, online support, a mentor system and skills-based workshops. In addition a personal tutor is assigned as well as extensive support during the management challenge.

The programme is flexible in that it recognises that busy managers and executives are unable, for work or personal reasons, to commit to a full-time course.

“Having recently completed the Henley MBA programme through IMI, I can attest to the value of the course. I use what I have learned everyday to help drive the business I am managing in these challenging times. The course was designed to meet my needs and focussed on my business sector. The breadth of understanding attained facilitates my ability to think strategically and to make a positive contribution to the growth of my institution”

Declan Moran, Centre Manager, National Centre for Sensor Research DCU

"The Henley MBA delivered at IMI is intense, challenging and thought provoking and is the most relevant strategic learning programme I have completed. The practical nature of the course ensures that the theory is applied to real situations and problems you experience everyday - A truly worthwhile and beneficial experience."

Richard Carolan, Director IT Europe, Filenet Corporation

"The IMI supported Henley MBA has provided me with valuable insight into my organisation through the various work based assignments and also has the added dimension of providing you with an opportunity to learn and build contacts with people from a variety of business backgrounds. From a personal development point of view I found this programme excellent."

Marie Nally , Group Communications Manager, Irish Life & Permanent PLC

"The Henley programme provides participants with practical business tools and concepts relevant to today’s business environment, resulting in significant business improvements. Participants have the excellent opportunity to network with their colleagues and gain exposure through challenging research in cross-functional projects."

Carol Phillips, Director of Organisation Development, Bombardier Belfast

“The flexibility of the Henley Blended Learning MBA through the IMI, coupled with excellent support specifically designed for remote students, undoubtedly made the difference for me to successfully complete my MBA, whilst balancing a busy family and work life. The successful partnership between the IMI and Henley made it possible for me to avail of classroom lecture time both in Dublin and London, in addition to the various online support resources and access to experienced leaders in academia and industry on the IMI and Henley team were all key.”

Niall Lynch, Director, EMEA Channel SalesAttachmate Corporation

"Overall the degree of internationalisation achieved by Henley Management College is very high and already places the institution among the most international of Europe’s business schools."

EQUIS report March 2000

"The peer review team was impressed by the high quality of the support material given to participants in all the schools programmes particularly in the distance learning MBA. Again what stands out is Henley’s focus on, and mastery of, the learning process for experienced managers.’managers."

EQUIS report March 2000

The Henley MBA is a part-time programme delivered in three stage.

Stage 1: Approximately 9-12 months

Stage 2: Approximately 12 months

Stage 3: Approximately 12 months

It is possible to take stage breaks between Stage 1 & 2 and Stage 2 & 3. To discuss this further please contact the Programme Director, Dr. Mary Hogan, 01 207 8551