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Mini MBA

Overview

For senior and middle managers with little formal exposure to strategy, leadership, finance, marketing and operations.

Learning Objectives

The Mini MBA is an intensive 5 day programme designed to give participants maximum impact from a limited time away from work. The format and design creates a supportive environment where participants learn from content experts, practical application of case studies and from each other.

The content and process is designed specifically for an experienced executive audience. Participants can expect lectures, case studies, class discussions and group work, all appropriately used to ensure that the week is as enjoyable as it is useful. The programme team comprises experienced business executives with specialist subject expertise. Participants will find their inputs informative and challenging with a clear practical orientation.

Duration:
5 days
Location:
IMI Campus
Next Course:
14/05/2012
Fee (IMI member)Fee (Non member)
€3,195 €3,985

Note: this course is scheduled to run again from the 14th of May 2012.

The programme covers four key themes:

Strategy

  • What is Strategy?
  • SWOT Analysis 
  • The Four Layers of Culture

Leadership

  • You as a Leader
  • Leading Change
  • Leading Teams

Finance

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Accounting 
  • Shareholder Value

Marketing

  • What is Marketing?
  • Marketing and Performance
  • Marketing’s Role in the Organisation

Operations

  • What is Operations?
  • Business Processes

The programme enables you to:

  • Build upon your key management skills and experiences
  • Develop a broad framework of knowledge for making informed business decisions on issues affecting your organisation 
  • Network with like minded peers 
  • Apply new knowledge & skills through a new strategic initiative in your organisation

Faculty

Programme Director - Alistair Tosh, IMI Senior Specialist

Contributors include:

  • Fabio Grassi, IMI Specialist
  • Siobhan McAleer, IMI Senor Specialist
  • Brian McIvor, IMI Associate Faculty
  • Thomas Stone, IMI Associate Faculty
  • Jonathan Westrup, 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

Dates

Refer to the brochure for current programme dates.

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