IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management

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1 IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management

2 Participant Testimonials This is what past participants have to say about their experience of completing the... Participants from ComReg on the programme have benefitted greatly from their participation on this course. The course content is carefully designed to directly reflect the challenges that face personnel working in the now very important regulatory area. It also equips the participant with the leadership and management skills to excel in this domain. The benefits and skills gained from this course have translated very effectively and transparently into the subsequent work performance of candidates who completed the programme. Brendan Kenny, Head of Human Resources ComReg

3 Overview The current economic situation creates unprecedented challenges for those working in a regulatory environment. While many of the challenges are technical in nature, requiring detailed and complex knowledge of the regulatory process, equally many challenges relate to management.those charged with managing in the regulatory environment face the highest of expectations and are subject to the closest of scrutiny against the highest professional standards. This creates a unique pressure - a pressure that can have a dramatic impact both on those that lead and on those being led. The is a nationally accredited and internationally recognised programme that provides participants with the management skills to function optimally in a regulatory environment by building and enhancing professional competencies across a broad range of relevant organisational areas. By bringing together participants from different regulatory agencies, this programme will provide a real and meaningful opportunity to learn about the different challenges faced by peers across a variety of arenas. Who This Programme Is For Managers working in regulatory agencies who wish to broaden their knowledge of management and develop practical expertise in a relevant and focused learning environment. Programme Outcomes By completing the you will: Develop a deep understanding of the stakeholder context in which regulators work Gain the capability and confidence to understand and challenge the behaviours and actions of key stakeholders Raise the level of self-awareness of how to achieve personal goals and how they fit into a regulatory context Gain an enhanced understanding of how to lead and motivate teams Develop personal negotiating capabilities Gain a clear sense of what risk-based regulation means and an understanding of appropriate policy responses Develop an enhanced ability to make judgements on the conduct and personality characteristics of stakeholders Widen your professional network Learn the language and thinking behind contemporary best practice management Acquire the skills and knowledge required of a modern professional manager Meet the Programme Director Dr. Jonathan Westrup Dr. Jonathan Westrup is the Programme Director of the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management at the IMI. He also leads and teaches on custom programmes for some of Ireland s leading companies. He is also Programme Director for the IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation. His teaching focus is business strategy with a particular interest in corporate governance and organisational performance. Jonathan also works with management teams in facilitating their strategy process. Prior to academia, Jonathan worked in the financial services sector with NCB Stockbrokers where at various times he was Head of Fixed Income and Head of Business Development. He played a key role in developing NCB s very successful bond division, building up its international client base and leading its market making team. Jonathan has an MPA from Harvard s Kennedy School and a doctorate in comparative political economy from Boston University. Prior to joining the IMI, Jonathan was a Research Fellow at the Institute for International Integration Studies and a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin. He has also taught at Boston University. Jonathan was the author of a Trinity College Dublin, Policy Institute Blue Paper entitled Financial Services in Ireland - the Accountability Dimension published in He wrote his doctorate on the political economy factors explaining the creation of the Financial Services Authority in the UK and in comparison to those explaining the creation of BaFin in Germany. Jonathan has published various academic papers and book chapters on the design and structure of financial regulators. Most recently he has written a chapter entitled Regulatory Governance in the forthcoming book New Perspectives in Irish Governance edited by Niamh Hardiman and published by Manchester University Press. Visit to watch an introductory video for the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management Programme. Programme Duration: The programme runs over 6 x 3 day modules. Classes run from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day. All teaching is held in the IMI s National Management Centre in Sandyford Programme Dates: 07, 08, 09 May , 05, 06 June , 03, 04 July , 04, 05 September , 02, 03 October , 06, 07 November 2014

4 Programme Content The IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management incorporates five core subjects. Typical subject content is indicated here. Each subject has a dedicated faculty expert responsible for integrated content delivery. The faculty group combines a blend of real world experience and technical expertise that is unique to the IMI. Regulatory Strategy Making sense of the external environment for a regulator Assessing the different stakeholders strategic positions Developing internal strategies to work with the relevant stakeholders Aligning the organisation to implement a relevant strategy Organisational Behaviour Effective leadership and organisational culture Motivating individuals and groups Organisational and individual change Building effective teams Programme Features Class Diversity & Networking The IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management will be made up of individuals from a range of different regulatory agencies. Throughout the year you will work closely with your class colleagues in team activities and organised study groups. You will leave the programme with a valuable network of contacts and friends. Executive Coach During the programme you will have the opportunity to undertake a one-to-one executive coaching session to help you develop a bespoke personal action plan to support and accelerate your professional development. Guest Seminars In addition to regular classes, guest seminars from visiting experts are a feature of the programme. These sessions provide you with an opportunity to analyse and discuss issues of contemporary concern with seasoned regulatory experts. Personal Development IMI executive education is about more than developing real management skills and substantive knowledge. A crucial aspect of developing your ability as a manager is learning about yourself. During the programme you will undertake a range of self-assessment instruments covering personality traits, emotional intelligence and critical thinking ability. These assessments will help you understand more about yourself and empower you to increase your effectiveness at work.

5 Regulatory Economics Political economy of regulation Theories of regulation Principles of good regulation Different regulatory models Negotiation Strategy Distributive negotiations Managing differences Securing optimal outcomes Principles of effective persuasion Advanced Communication Skills Influencing through professional presentations Mastering the art of body language Developing excellent listening skills The science of neurolinguistic programming IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management Programme content and features listed here are indicative and may change. Action Learning Unique Faculty IMI faculty have a unique blend of academic qualifications and practical management acumen. This combines with their unrivalled experience working with practicing managers to create a truly dynamic classroom experience. IMI s teaching methods feature intensively practical classroom exercises and group activities designed to accelerate the transfer of learning back to the workplace.

6 Entry Requirements Participants are required to provide evidence of relevant workbased learning at a management level and/or should hold a relevant academic qualification at primary degree level. Accreditation Successful participants will be awarded the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management. This qualification will be accredited and awarded by University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork. The will be 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. Assignments and Workload This programme is assessed on the basis of a variety of practical written assignments. It includes no examinations. Assignment workload is spread across the year to allow you to combine learning with work and life demands. It also ensures the learning is built on as the programme progresses. In order to accelerate the learning between modules, participants are expected to complete assigned pre reading from provided texts and articles. We offer all our programme participants a 10% discount on double rooms at the IMI Residence on campus. Organisations that purchase several 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 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. Pricing and Payment Options For 2014, 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. These prices are only guaranteed for the spring 2014 intake of the IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management. IMI Diploma in Regulatory Management 2014 Corporate Pricing Promotional Rate for IMI Member Companies and Irish SMEs 9,950 7,890 Monthly Payments Pay for your 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 pay the 40% balance by August 1st There is no interest charged for choosing this payment option. Terms and conditions apply Loan Packages Short term loan packages are now available to facilitate payment for MoB programmes. Eligibility for these loans will be determined by our financial partner. For more information on these financing options, contact the team at or programmeadvisors@imi.ie

7 Just 3 Steps to a Master of Business... The Master of Business is based around a framework of eleven IMI Diploma Programmes. When you have completed your... Complete a second IMI Diploma of your choosing Business Research Project Master of Business IMI Diploma Programmes Management Strategy and Innovation Leadership Strategic HR Management Business Finance Regulatory Management Executive Coaching Cloud Strategy Marketing Strategy with Digital Marketing Organisational Behaviour Data Business Due to similarities in certain subject themes it is not possible to combine the IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy with the IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation as a pathway towards earning the Master of Business. All other programme combinations can act as a pathway towards the MoB. The is aimed at managers working in the regulatory environment only. How does it work? Step 1: Successfully complete any one of the IMI s 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....And you re there! Timeframe A key feature of the Master of Business (MoB) is its flexible timeframe, which allows you to tailor your participation around work/life demands. Whereas each of the three MoB steps takes approximately six months to complete, you have a five year window within which to complete all three steps and attain the MoB. The MoB philosophy Unlike traditional MBAs and Business Masters, the IMI s MoB is driven by an intensely practical, action learning philosophy. Throughout the MoB, classroom learning is applied to real-life 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 benefit from your participation. Who is eligible? If you have earned a Level 9 award from another academic institution, or if you completed an IMI Diploma since October 2009, you may be considered eligible to proceed directly to the second stage of the MoB. Contact programmeadvisors@imi.ie to clarify your status. Therefore, depending on your preference, you can complete the MoB in two years, or within up to five years. To learn more about the IMI s Master of Business, and for information on the IMI s MoB-linked Diploma programmes and the Business Research Project, contact the team at programmeadvisors@imi.ie

8 IMI is the only Irish business school to be ranked globally for the provision of customised executive education by the Financial Times. Join IMI IMI is Ireland s only professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. Our network is for corporate and individual members who want to improve their own and their organisation s performance through excellence in management and offers a wide range of business and learning services to members. IMI Alumni Network Stay Connected Our Alumni Network provides continued support to graduates after they have completed their programme with us. It aims to help them transfer their learning back to the workplace and to offer career guidance and personal development opportunities. It is also a great way to stay in touch with classmates, make new contacts and keep up to date with activities at the IMI. IMI Knowledge Centre The IMI Knowledge Centre provides access to thousands of books, journal articles and market reports - everything necessary to support participants in their learning journey. These business and learning resources are available 24/7 online and our team of professionally qualified librarians are available to answer any queries helping the participant on their learning journey. expertise you can put into practice To find out more visit freefone: programmeadvisors@imi.ie Follow us on: