Business Research Project

Course details

Who This Programme Is For

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 degree.

Programme Impact

In contrast to traditional university research, the BRP is oriented entirely towards real life challenges. The project you undertake will result in practical recommendations that will help you and your organisation improve how you do business. Furthermore, the programme is carefully structured to provide you with practical support throughout from expert tutors who are experienced in working with professional managers.

The Experience

The BRP is a nine month programme which gives you the opportunity to analyse and solve a major business issue facing you and 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 presents the challenge that you face, an analysis of the most contemporary best-practice management ideas that relate to your challenge and a description of the research you undertook in order to develop an innovative set of recommendations to address the issue. By the end of the process, not only will you have earned your MasterÂ’s degree, but youÂ’ll have developed an innovative and practical solution to your business challenge. You will also have enhanced your practical problem solving and decision making skills.

Participant Testimonials

The personal challenge which the programme delivers is immense. The IMI staff involved in the programme from director to administrator have been so supportive and inspiring.”

Kathy Ward, Managing Director, Convenience Advertising

“It’s an excellent program, well administered and practical. You can apply what you’ve learned!”

Peter van de Beek, Logistics Manager, Transitions Optical

“Excellent programme, very practical and business focused.”

Anthony Geoghegan, Operations Manager, United Drug

“It gives and reaches a very good discipline in relation to how to research a topic, how to gather quality data and present the material in a logical fashion.”

Liam Griffin, Manager, Eirgrid

“It’s been a fantastic experience and one that I would highly recommend.”

Shay Clancy, Director, Ascend

Just 3 Steps to a Master of Business

How does it work?

Step 1: Successfully complete any one of the 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.

Who is eligible?

If you have earned a Level 9 award from another academic institution, or if you completed an IMI Diploma since October 2008, you may be considered eligible to proceed directly to the second stage of the MoB.