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Diploma in Cloud Strategy

Overview

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Cloud computing opens up new ways of doing business.

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy gives technical and non-technical managers a practical grasp of the business opportunities presented by the cloud computing revolution - and the opportunity to develop a rigorous “Cloud Strategy Blueprint” for their organisation.

 

 

 

 

Duration:
21 Days
Location:
IMI Campus
Next Course:
23/04/2012
Fee (IMI member)Fee (Non member)
€7,750* €11,990

*This price is set to increase to €7,950 from July 20th 2012

Email us today at programmeadvisors@imi.ie

Next programme dates:

23, 24, 25 April 2012

21, 22, 23 May 2012

18, 19, 20 June 2012

03, 04, 05 September

01, 02, 03 October 2012

30, 31 October, 01 November 2012

27, 28, 29 November 2012

Subsequent programme dates:

21, 22, 23 November 2012

18, 19, 20 December 2012

23, 24, 25 January 2013

20, 21, 22 February 2013

20, 21, 22 March 2013

17, 18, 19 April 2013

15, 16, 17 May 2013 

 

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy is an exciting new addition to the suite of IMI Diplomas linking to the Master of Business (MoB) framework.

Cloud computing opens up new ways of doing business. But to leverage any cloud opportunity effectively, a well-informed and rigorously developed cloud strategy is essential.

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy will enable you to evaluate business opportunities presented by cloud-based information systems. You will assess the key organisational and technological challenges of migrating applications and services to an external provider. You will develop a rigorous and practical business case for moving your organisation to the cloud. You will identify and address the overriding strategic issues that your organisation will need to address to take advantage of cloud computing opportunities. You will learn to map a cloud migration path that ensures flexibility as processes evolve over time.

Througout the programme you will have the opportunity to practically apply your learning directly within your organisation. Emphasis is placed upon combining classroom teaching with a creative mix of action learning, class discussion, case study analysis and individual and group activities. You will complete the programme by writing a "Cloud Strategy Blueprint" for your organisation. 

Learning objectives

By completing the IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy you will:

Develop a cutting-edge  understanding of the cloud computing revolution and the opportunities this presents to modern business

Understand your strategic business model

Evaluate cloud-bases opportunities and assess their relevance to your organisation

Evaluate your business processes to determine which may be best suited to the cloud

Develop a rigorous and practical "Cloud Strategy Blueprint" for your business

Enhance your capability as a contributor to your organisation's management team

Three Steps to a Master of Business Award

The IMI’s Master of Business (MoB) is an innovatively designed framework tailored to accelerate your professional development in a uniquely flexible manner. The MoB allows you to combine ‘credit’ for completing certain IMI courses and ultimately earn an internationally recognised, nationally accredited Master of Business qualification.

The Diploma in Leadership is part of the MoB framework, together with the following Diplomas:

  • Diploma in Business Finance
  • Diploma in Strategic Marketing with Digital Marketing
  • Diploma in Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Diploma in Executive Coaching
  • Diploma in Management
  • Diploma in Strategy & Innovation
  • Diploma in Cloud Strategy

In order to be conferred with a Master of Business qualification, you must: Step 1 - Successfully complete any one of the IMI’s suite of diploma programmes. Step 2 - Successfully complete a second IMI diploma of your choosing. Step 3- Successfully complete a Business Project (15,000 word dissertation). These steps can be completed as quickly as three years, or up to five years – whichever suits your personal, work and learning needs best.

Faculty

Programme Director - Dr Simon Boucher, IMI Senior Specialist

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry criteria. However, this is a demanding programme and suitability of candidates will be assessed at a pre-programme discussion with the programme director. The purpose of the discussion is to ensure a good fit between the candidate and the diploma programme. Several years’ work experience at management level will normally be expected.

Accreditation

Successful participants will be awarded the IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy.

This qualification is accredited and awarded by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork.

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy is academically equivalent to a Postgraduate Certificate (level 9) Minor Award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

By completing this award, you will also earn one-third of the credits required to be awarded the IMI Master of Business qualification.

Details of the IMI’s full range of post-graduate Diploma programmes are available below under the 'Three Steps to a Master of Business Award' section.

Dates

Programme dates are listed in the downloadable brochure.

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