Postgraduate IMI Diploma in Leadership

Course details

In the challenging times we all now face, strong leadership is widely recognised as the single most important factor in determining which organisations will survive and grow out of the recession, and which will not. As a manager, the current environment is forcing you to face the most difficult leadership challenges of your career. The quality of the leadership that you provide to those around you will help determine your career trajectory and will help define your organisation’s success.

The IMI Diploma in Leadership is the IMI’s flagship leadership development programme. Its aim is simple – to dramatically enhance your practical leadership skills, awareness, impact and judgement. By participating, you will become a more confident, well-rounded and inspirational leader – capable of handling the challenges of the current environment and ready to step up to the next level in your career development. The IMI Diploma in Leadership is a nationally accredited and internationally recognised postgraduate programme at Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications.

Who should attend?

The programme is aimed at professionals at all levels seeking to maximise their personal impact and influence, master the psychology of leadership, develop a practical toolkit of leadership techniques and shape the direction of their businesses. This will include experienced business owners and managers, experienced functional specialists, and executives who intend to develop significant professional careers in management.

Accreditation

Successful participants will be awarded both the IMI Diploma in Leadership and the UCC Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership. The Postgraduate Certificate qualification is accredited and awarded by University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork and is a Level 9, Minor Award on National Framework of Qualifications. By completing this programme you will also earn one-third of the credits required to be awarded the Master of Business qualification.

Progression - The Masters of Business Framework

The Masters of Business Framework provides a flexible way to earn your Masters qualification, by providing two separate and unique pathways. You can complete the taught element of the MoB in as little as 18 months. You must complete all elements of the MoB Framework within five years.

The MBS in Business Practice Pathway

This requires you to complete three IMI Diplomas and a reflective integrated assignment . The purpose of this reflective assignment will be to integrate, prioritise and synthesize key reflections, learning and themes that have developed over the duration of their learning journey.

The MSc in Business Practice Pathway

This requires you to complete two IMI Diplomas followed by the Business Research Project. This pathway allows for the development of significant research and analytical skills and provides the opportunity for a participant to develop deep insight and expertise in relation to a specific issue that is of significance to their work.

By completing the IMI Diploma in Leadership you will:

• Develop and apply a comprehensive toolkit of best-practice leadership techniques
• Formulate a comprehensive range of practical recommendations for developing best-practice leadership throughout your business
• Undertake a personal journey - developing a detailed understanding of your leadership style and development areas and enhancing your capabilities
• Analyse how your personal leadership style matches the needs and demands of your business
• Critically analyse and subsequently impact the leadership culture, processes, and needs of your business