IMI Diploma in Data Business. & MSc in Data Business

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2 This is what industry leaders say......about the IMI Diploma in. The new IMI Diploma and MSc in will play a critical role in educating the next generation of business leaders. The use of data analytics in everyday business activities is expanding dramatically and shaping the global business environment. It is imperative that we ensure business leaders have the necessary skills to take advantage of this new IT revolution and enable the creation of high-quality job opportunities. As a global leader in Big and data analytics, EMC is pleased to partner with UCC and IMI in supporting and assisting on this programme which will ensure Ireland positions itself to take advantage of new high-tech trends in global IT. Donagh Buckley, Chief Technology Officer and Director of EMC Research Europe Big and its exploitation using data analytics are no longer concepts, they are now a key part of the strategic make up of leading companies looking to find a competitive edge. SAS believe the Masters in programme is important for business leaders of today and the future, who are looking to get the most from data by building new business models and strategies to leverage data and the analysis of it. Geoffrey Taylor, Academic Program Manager, SAS UK and Ireland The programme has been developed in ongoing partnership with: IMI Diploma in

3 Who is this programme for... You have a role in transforming the existing information supply chain of your business and developing new data business capabilities. You have technical experience and want to develop a more business-oriented view of data strategy. You have business experience and want to develop a strategic understanding of technology to leverage data for business value. Developing A FACT Understanding Visual Thinking Design Thinking & Decision Making The Role of Technology Providing the to solve Problems Capabilities to unlock Model Innovation Adopting for Managing An Agile Approach Analytical Thinking New Conversations as an Asset The Information Supply Chain to design Solutions within the business to deliver Value Participant Perspectives The programme encourages participants to understand the art of the possible with data The programme got the balance right between giving participants an opportunity to further develop themselves and also giving real value back to their business, especially in the context of the blueprint The blueprint provides visibility to complexity and starts new conversations within the business Programme Dates: Part 1 Spring 2016 (IMI, Dublin) 09, 10, 11 May , 14, 15 June , 06, 07 September , 04, 05 October , 08, 09 November , December 2016 Part 2 Autumn 2016 (UCC, Cork) 12, 13 May , 17 June , 09 September , 07 October , 11 November , 09 December , 06 January , 10 March , 28 April 2017 Programme Duration: Classes run from 9am to 5pm each day. IMI Diploma in

4 Part 1: Programme content organised around the information supply chain Acquisition Integration Analysis Delivery Value Enterprise Management (10 credits) Analysis (10 credits) Innovation Management for (10 credits) Governance This module considers the activities within an organisation s information supply chain such as the acquisition, integration, analysis, delivery and governance of business data. Apply frameworks to analyse an organisation s supply chain Appreciate the practicalities of data / information management from an agile perspective Evaluate data / information enterprise-wide integration, combining structured and unstructured data Design an appropriate data governance programme with a focus on data quality This module explores the role for data-based decisions in reducing risk and addressing uncertainty, as well as providing practical skills to become effective, confident consumers and producers of statistical analysis. Enhanced awareness of the meanings users bring to data interpretation Comparision of causality and correlation implications in data analysis Appreciation of difference between statistical significance and impact Practice in exploratory data analysis and making predictions This module provides a suite of conceptual tools for business model design and innovation. Apply design thinking to innovate and use design tools for process improvement and new product development Appreciate the impact of data on the business model Appreciate what data contributes to innovation Apply innovation frameworks to leverage business data in different organisational contexts ue ue n nent ent ) ) e of e s of model s model innovate innovate process roduct process roduct data on data on ntributes ntributes orks to n orks to n ontexts ontexts Participants may exit after successful completion of part 1 and will be awarded an IMI Diploma/UCC Postgraduate Certificate in % x10 of organisations 80% x10 of 80% 80% organisations have no x10 have of organisations no 40 x10 of organisations single version single have no version have of no the truth of single the truth version of of the the truth 20 20% Big Big 0 Good Bad Deep Analytically Skilled Big 0 Good Bad Big Unstructured Unstructured Good Quality Bad Unstructured Quality Savvy Managers Unstructured Quality Deep Analytically Skilled Deep Analytically Skilled Savvy Managers Deep Savvy Analytically ManagersSkilled Programme Content Part 1: IMI Diploma/UCC Post-Graduate Certificate in (30 Credits) Savvy Managers Throughout Part 1 of the course participants are given insight into the primary foundational topics in Analysis, Management, and Innovation. The aim is to enable participants to: Identify ways to use business data to make an organisation more reliable and/or innovative. Develop a personal strategy for making data-centric decisions. Explore existing datasets using foundational analysis techniques. Manage the practicalities of data management and designing a data governance programme within a business. Develop and implement a data business blueprint for your organisation. IMI Diploma in

5 Part 2: Programme promotes action design research to create business value through data-centric change. Implement Big & Analytics Applied Research Methods Driven Design Design Thinking & Process Improvement Agile Project Delivery Research Seminars in Monitor Observe Applied Research Cycle Plan Reflect Project By successfully completing Part 2 participants will be awarded the MSc in which is accredited by University College Cork at Level 9 (60 Credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications. Applied Research Methods provides the knowledge, skills and tools needed to effectively undertake an action design research (ADR) project. Big & Analytics provides the ability to identify and prioritise opportunities to adopt Big technologies to deliver business value. Agile Project Delivery provides an insight into agile techniques and the macro and micro perspectives on agile project planning and delivery. Driven Design provides the ability to manage organisational data as a business asset through leading and advancing the data quality agenda in an organisation. Research Seminars in provides an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in data business from both the academic and practitioner perspective. Design Thinking & Process Improvement provides people-oriented skills and knowledge to design and manage agile businesses that exploit current opportunities and simultaneously explore for future opportunities. Programme Content Part 2: IMI / UCC MSc in (60 Credits) Throughout the 12 month duration of Part 2 of the course participants engage in an action design research project and attend 9 x 2 day monthly seminars. On successful completion of Part 2 participants should be able to: Analyse the potential value of quality data to a business. Identify and overcome inhibitors that are restricting data related value realisation. Develop, test and iterate various prototypes of a data business solution. Deliver a high impact data project. Develop an enterprise data strategy and translate that strategy into actionable tasks/projects. Demonstrate an ability to do rigorous research on a relevant data problem and present the resulting findings to different stakeholders/groups, orally and in writing. Prepare and deliver a research report in data business as well as demonstrate an ability to integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and manage the research process. IMI Diploma in

6 Entry Requirements A candidate s suitability for the programme will be determined by a combination of their academic qualifications and / or relevant professional experience. Each applicant will be firstly required to comprehensively complete the IMI Portfolio of Learning form. A primary degree from a recognised third level institution (NFQ level 8) will typically be required with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, however, prior workplace learning will be recognised where applicants do not meet the academic requirement. Alternatively at least 5 years relevant experience at an appropriate managerial level is the requirement where the degree is not in the appropriate area (Information Systems/Information Technology). This experience may come from a general business or organisational background, involving information technology or experience in data management. Each proposed candidate will be considered on a case by case basis by the Programme Directors, who will interview applicants in person or by phone. The IMI Registrar s Office will oversee all applications and the final decision on any application rests with the Registrar. All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of the successful completion of an IELTS or TOEFL test. The English language requirement for this programme is an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. For the MSc in Pathway successful completion of the IMI Diploma in Part 1 is required. Validation: Successful participants will be awarded the IMI Diploma in. This qualification will be accredited and validated by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork and will be academically equivalent to a Postgraduate Certificate (Level 9) Minor Award on the National Framework of Qualifications. On successful completion of IMI Diploma in Part 2 participants will be awarded the MSc in. This is accredited by University College Cork at Level 9 (60 credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications. Pricing and Payment Options For 2016 the IMI is offering promotional rates* and innovative payment options that make our programmes more accessible than ever. IMI prices are inclusive of core textbooks, meals and parking at the IMI Campus. The prices below are only guaranteed for the 2016 intake of the IMI Diploma in or MSc in. We offer all our programme participants a 10% discount on double rooms at the IMI Residence on campus at the National Management Centre. Organisations that purchase several IMI Diploma places in any calendar year may be eligible for MoB Corporate Partnership. By becoming an MoB Corporate Partner your organisation can avail of considerable additional volume discounts and other benefits. For more information on IMI pricing, financing options and MoB Corporate Partnership, contact the team at or programmeadvisors@imi.ie. Tax Relief on Tuition Fees If you are paying for your tuition fees yourself it is now possible to apply to the Revenue Commissioners for tax relief for this IMI Diploma. The amount of relief available varies from person to person and may be as high as 1,400. Tax relief is allowable per programme, per participant, per academic year. Relief will not be available for any part of tuition fees which are met directly, or indirectly, by grants, scholarships, employer payments etc. Please see www. revenue.ie for further information on how to apply for this relief. All decisions on individual tax relief requests are subject to the discretion of the Revenue Commissioners. Reflective Integrated Assignment (RIA) Completion of the MBS pathway is contingent on participants completing the RIA (5 credits) capstone assignment. Guidance is offered through a compulsory one-day facilitated workshop and ongoing support and access to the IMI Knowledge Centre is also provided at a cost of 650. Payment is due on acceptance of Diploma three. Non-Member SME Pricing Corporate Member IMI Diploma in 9,990 8,990 7,990 IMI Diploma in leading to an MSc in Part 1 Part 2 9,990 16,250 8,990 14,950 7,990 13,750 26,240 23,940 21,740 IMI Diploma in leading to an MSc in Practice IMI Diploma 1 IMI Diploma 2 Research Project 9,990 9,990 7,790 8,990 8,990 7,490 7,990 7,990 7,190 27,770 25,470 23,170 IMI Diploma in leading to an MBS in Practice IMI Diploma 1 IMI Diploma 2 IMI Diploma 3 RIA 9,990 9,990 9, ,990 8,990 8, ,990 7,990 7, ,620 27,620 24,620 Monthly Payments Pay for your IMI Diploma by monthly payments spread over the duration of the programme. There is no interest charged for choosing this payment option. Terms and conditions apply. IMI Staged Payments Pay for 60% of your course in advance of its commencement and the 40% balance is due before the start of your fourth module. For more information on these financing options contact the team at or programmeadvisors@imi.ie *Pricing subject to change. IMI Diploma in

7 Biographies Professor Tom Davenport Tom Davenport is a renowned thought-leader and is recognised as one of the top 25 consultants in the world. He is the highest ranking business academic and the third most influential business and technology analyst globally. He is also ranked as one of the 100 most influential people in the IT industry. Tom combines his interests in business, research, and academia as the President s Distinguished Professor in Management and Information Technology at Babson College and as a Visiting Professor at the Harvard School. He is also co-founder and research director of the International Institute for Analytics and a Senior Advisor to Deloitte Analytics. Tom is the author of hundreds of articles, columns and blogs and has written or co-authored fourteen books, including several firsts in the areas of big data and analytics, business process reengineering, knowledge management, and the business use of enterprise systems. He is quoted frequently in media such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His concept of big data and analytics as a competitive differentiator, initially introduced in a Harvard Review article (2006), Competing on Analytics, has been recognised by HBR editors as one the most important management ideas of the past decade and remains one of HBR s ten must-read articles in that magazine s 90- year history. His book Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning is cited by CIO Magazine as one of the all-time top 15 most groundbreaking management books. His work in the area of analytics is credited with spawning a new breed of organisation. Bill Inmon Bill is best known as the father of data warehousing and has been named by Computerworld as one of the ten IT people who mattered most in the last 40 years. Bill has become the most prolific and well-known author worldwide in the data warehousing and business intelligence arena, having 35 years of experience in database technology and data warehouse design. In addition to authoring more than 50 books and 650 articles he is known globally for his seminars on developing data warehouses and information architectures. Bill also has an extensive entrepreneurial background, having founded 4 companies throughout his career. Bill is renowned for developing the Corporate Information Factory and the Government Information Factory methodologies and blueprints. In more recent years Bill has developed Textual ETL technologies that allow an organisation to move various types of unstructured information into a data warehouse and consolidate it with structured data into a single shared data store. Also, Bill recently announced Inmon s DW2.0 the architecture of the next generation of data warehousing. His latest book on the subject is DW 2.0: Architecture for the Next Generation of Warehousing. Dr. Thomas Redman Tom is known as the data doc and he is renowned for working with people from all over the world in numerous industries to address the tough problems of data quality in long-term ways to make their companies stronger. As an advisor, Tom has helped dozens of companies understand their options for addressing data quality, define programmes that get to the roots of the issues and save themselves millions of dollars. As an innovator Tom was the first to understand the fundamental importance of data, extend principles of quality to data, understand fundamental properties of data in organisations, and give meaning to the phrase manage data assets. Today Tom s focus is on better organisations for data. Tom s 2008 book titled: Driven: Profiting from Your Most Important Asset was the first completely business oriented book on data. In 2011 Tom received the first IAIDQ Distinguished Member Award and the MIT Award for Outstanding Contributions to Information Quality. Tom also holds 2 patents. Dr. Ken Collier Ken is known as the agilist and is one of the first to start combining Agile methods with data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics. He has successfully adapted Agile techniques to data warehousing and business intelligence to create the Agile Analytics style. He has trained many data warehousing and business intelligence teams in Agile Analytics, giving him the opportunity to exercise this approach with various technologies, team dynamics, and industry domains. Ken is the Agile Analytics Practice Lead for ThoughtWorks where he is focused on advanced analytics using cool new technologies. He is formerly the Insight and Social BI Practice Director for the Cutter Consortium as well as a Senior Consultant in the Agile Development practice. Ken has had the privilege of working as a software engineer for a large semiconductor company. He has spent several years as a tenured professor of computer science engineering. He has directed the data warehousing and business intelligence solutions group for a major consulting firm. Dr. Anne Marie Smith Anne Marie Smith is an Information Management professional and consultant with broad experience across industries. She is a certified data management and business intelligence professional (CDMP/CBIP) and is a frequent speaker and author on data management topics. Anne Marie is a primary author of several sections of the DAMA- Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK). She writes a regular column in The Administration Newsletter com. Anne Marie has consulted in areas such as: enterprise information management assessment and program development, data governance development, data warehousing, business requirements gathering and analysis, master data management, data quality management and information systems planning. She has taught numerous workshops and courses in her areas of expertise and has served as an assistant professor at several institutions, including La Salle University and Rowan University. Anne Marie is a leader in the international professional organization for data management (DAMA International). Anne Marie holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master s of Administration in Management Information Systems and Risk Management from La Salle University; she earned a Ph.D. in MIS at Northcentral University. Dr. Tadhg Nagle Joint Programme Director Tadhg is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems (UCC). With a background in Financial Services Tadhg became a Analyst Lab Leader in the Digital Enterprise Research Institute, from which he holds a PhD. Focusing on emerging technologies, strategic innovation and disruptive technologies he has published a number of papers in leading international Information Systems conferences and journals. His current focus is on the implementation of Cloud and Big technologies with a view to creating real business value. IMI Diploma in

8 Dr. David Sammon Joint Programme Director David is a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems (UCC). David s current research interests focus on the areas of conceptual data modelling, master data/ information management, theory and theory-building, and redesigning organisational routines through mindfulness. David has published extensively in international journals and conferences. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Decision Systems and co-author of the book: Enterprise Resource Planning Era: Lessons Learned and Issues for the Future (2004). Dr. Paidi O Reilly Paidi is the Director of Innovation & Research with a UK headquartered software company. He oversees development and implementation of their innovation strategy. Paidi also delivers innovation and technology subjects to masters-level students at UCC. Paidi sits on the Innovation Management Standards Consultative Committee within the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). Paidi has over fifteen years experience as a consultant and professional trainer. He has worked with many public and blue-chip organisations in the UK and Ireland. Paidi has a particular interest in the use of innovation models for policymaking and management strategising. He has published his work in leading academic and practitioner outlets. Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems in University College Cork. His research interests are in the area of Models for e, Cloud, Open Innovation, and for the Smart Grid. His research has been published in leading international journals and conferences, including Information Systems Research, the Journal of Strategic Information Systems, the European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of base Management, Journal of Information Technology and People, the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), and working conferences of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP). Dr. Eleanor Doyle Eleanor Doyle is Senior Lecturer in Economics. She is Director of the practitioner-oriented, developmental, doctoral research programme, DBA ( Economics). She is interim Director of the Institute for Development and Competitiveness at the Department of Economics and her teaching and research relate to the integration of professional and organisational development and its impact on the environment for business and in turn on economic development and prosperity. She is an invited member of the international Microeconomics of Competitiveness network of the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard School, led by Prof. Michael Porter. She leads the Competitiveness Survey Group at UCC providing Irish input to the Executive Opinion Survey for the annual Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Eleanor contributes regularly to debates in national and international media on such topics as: competitiveness, the housing and financial bubbles and the Banking Crisis. of GRC information systems by organisations to make sense of and understand environmental regulations globally. In 2009 he received a Government of Ireland Research Fellowship. In 2013 he became Principal Investigator of the Government of Ireland s Financial Services Governance Risk and Compliance Technology Centre (GRCTC). Under his coordination, and with funding of 5 million euro from the Irish Government, the GRCTC conducts research on the design, development and implementation of semantic technologies for governance, risk and compliance (GRC) in the financial industry globally. At a higher level, his research is informed in the main by institutional theory and the philosophy of technology and seeks to explain how social, institutional and organisational mechanisms bring about change in institutions and organisations. Tom has published extensively and he is currently ranked 33rd out of the top 100 AIS Senior Scholars and researchers globally. Dr. Edel Walsh Edel Walsh is a lecturer in the School of Economics in University College Cork. She is co-director of Practice Economics which is a distinctive, practice-oriented postgraduate programme, through which participants can develop an applied knowledge and comprehensive understanding of how business operates. Edel s teaching is mainly in the area of business economics and includes delivering modules on business strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. She also lectures data analysis and research methods modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In her own research Edel uses advanced econometric techniques to analyse health data in Ireland. Edel holds a PhD in Economics from UCC. Dr. Rosemary Murphy Rosemary commenced her lecturing career in 1998 in the Department of Economics, University College Cork with a teaching portfolio combining, Health and Quantitative Economics. It was from this teaching portfolio that her interest in the business of Health Economics grew, leaving her to commence her PhD (Health Economics) Degree in January Her PhD investigated the equivalence scales determining medical card eligibility in Ireland, the re-regulation of same and was completed in January Rosemary is an active member of the Health Economics Group in the School of Economics. This group emphasises the business element of health economics and through this group she has contributed to numerous conferences and papers in health and business economics. Rosemary is currently the director of the PhD (Health Economics) Degree with a portfolio compromising of completed and ongoing PhD research theses. The current theme of the PhD (Health Economics) Degree is the Economics of Subjective Well Being. Dr. Tom Butler Tom is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at University College Cork. A former IT professional in the ICT sector Tom has an established research track record on the use of Green ICT to make businesses environmentally sustainable, including the application IMI Diploma in

9 The IMI Master of Framework The Master of is based around a framework of fifteen IMI Diploma Programmes and BRP. By completing either of the four pathways below within a five year timeframe, you will earn the required amount of credits to be conferred the title MSc or MBS in Practice, MSc in or MSc in Digital. The IMI Masters of Framework is validated and awarded by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork. MSc in Pathway Part 1 Part 2 60 credits MSc. in MBS Pathway IMI Diploma 1 IMI Diploma 2 IMI Diploma 3 MBS in Practice MSc Pathway & RIA 5 credits IMI Diploma 1 IMI Diploma 2 Research Project 35 credits MSc. in Practice MSc in Digital Pathway Digital Part 1 Digital Part 2 60 credits MSc. in Digital IMI Diploma Programmes Leadership Executive Coaching Organisational Behaviour Strategic HR Management Digital Management Finance Marketing and Digital Strategy Management of Compliance** Regulatory Management** International Development Strategy and Innovation Cloud Strategy Organisational Development and Transformation How does it work? Participants who have completed the IMI Diploma in Part 1 have three options in their journey to achieving a Masters: Option 1: Complete Part 2 of (60 credits) and gain the specialised qualification of MSc in. Option 2: Complete a second IMI Diploma (choice excludes Part 2) and an additional Research Project to gain an MSc in Practice qualification. Option 3: Complete a second and third IMI Diploma (choice excludes Part 2) and RIA and gain an MBS in Practice qualification. It must be noted that IMI Diploma in Part 1 can be taken as the second or third IMI Diploma in the journey towards an MSc in Practice or MBS in Practice. The MoB philosophy Unlike traditional MBAs and Masters, the IMI MoB Framework is driven by an intensely practical, action learning philosophy. Throughout the programme, classroom learning is applied to reallife business challenges via exercises, group work, case studies and projects that centre on both your day-to-day work and the challenges currently facing your organisation. Both you and your organisation will derive genuine real-world benefits from your participation. Timeframe A key feature of the IMI MoB Framework is its flexible timeframe, which allows you to tailor your participation around work/life demands. Whereas each of the steps takes approximately six months to complete, you have a five year window within which to complete all required steps and attain the Masters. Therefore, depending on your preference, you can complete the taught element of the IMI MoB Framework in as little as 18 months. You must complete all elements of the IMI MoB Framework within five years. Who is eligible? Participants are required to provide evidence of relevant work-based learning at a management level and / or should hold a relevant academic qualification at primary degree level. For further information contact the team at programmeadvisors@imi.ie or Freephone **Due to similarities in certain subject themes it is not possible to combine the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management with the IMI Diploma in Management of Compliance as a pathway towards earning the Master of. All other programme combinations can act as a pathway towards the MoB. IMI Diploma in

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