Executive Master of Information Management (MIM)

Contents

In our framework, Information Management is conceptualised in three domains.
In these three domains, IT governance allocates decisions rights, roles and responsibilities among the different business and IT stakeholders.

Managing the Future (IS Strategy)

Business strategies influence demand for new information systems (IS strategy). Other inputs to IS strategy are new technologies (IT trends) and the potential of IT for innovation, e.g., how organisations can use IT to enable process innovation and new business models. The strategy decisions will include decisions on systems portfolio, infrastructure, and architecture policies.

Managing Change (Implementation)

Having decided what systems to adopt, organisations must subsequently deploy them. In IT implementation, organisations make choices concerning whether to make, buy or outsource systems. Deploying new systems and changing business processes requires good project / change management and skills in organisational behaviour.

Managing the Present (IT Operations)

Sooner or later, the systems being implemented become part of the portfolio of existing systems and IT infrastructure upon which the organisation relies for day-to-day operations. Ensuring performance, reliability, security, and compliance are critical issues for IT operations. Finally, existing systems and infrastructure affect (i.e. enable or constrain) future IT options and therefore IS strategy. Therefore, the need for a flexible infrastructure should be taken into account also at the planning stage. This closes the loop of Information Management in the framework.

Modules *

The programme comprises the following modules:

• Potential of IT for Strategy and Organisation
• IT Developments and Trends
• Management of IT-Based Innovation
• Strategic IT / IS Decisions
• Sourcing IT / IS Services
• Managing Implementation and Organisational Change
• Managing Operations
• International Study Week
• IT Governance
• Special Topics
• Final Project

* This programme information can be subjected to change.

Programme Master of Information Management (MIM) for Health Care Professionals

TiasNimbas is now making it possible for participants from the health care sector to undertake a variant of the programme focused on specific health care information technology sector needs.

• Participants continue to follow the existing programme modules but besides these existing modules a specific module is organised for the health care problematic. This Healthcare module will be presented in Dutch.
• The module is offered after the participants undertake the study trip to Bentley College. A part of the study trip shall also be focused on the IT dimension of health care sector in the USA.
• Participants finish with a final project based on a specific health care issue.
• The MIM programme requires the participants to complete two papers. Health care participants will be expected to do both these papers on health care issues.

Accreditation

There are many different accreditation agencies and the following highlights the
most important ones for TiasNimbas and its programmes.

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) is an international organisation that has accredited all our MBA programmes, including those offered in partnership with Bradford University School of Management. In addition, Bradford University is accredited by EQUIS.

The IMM (International Executive MBA Programme) is one of our programmes that, through its founding partners and their respective universities, qualifies for the international AACSB accreditation since both Purdue University and Tilburg University are AACSB accredited.In The Netherlands and Belgium, our MSc programme, as well as the Executive Master of Finance and Control (RC) are accredited by the NVAO. (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

The following programmes are accredited by the NVAO. (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation):

• International MSc in Business Administration
• Executive Master of Finance and Control (RC)
• Executive Master in Finance
• Executive Master of Business Valuation
• Executive Master of Management and Organisation

The TiasNimbas Master in Real Estate programme is RICS accredited. Created in 1868 and with 130 000 members in 120 countries, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) represents professionals working in property, land and the built environment all around the world.

The International Executive Doctorate (DBA+PhD), offered in partnership with the Cranfield University School of Management, is accredited by the Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC). This programme is one of only six in the UK to be recognised.

TiasNimbas is accredited by CEDEO for Accountancy Programmes. A selection of programmes at TiasNimbas is available for achieving the PE (permanent education) requirements for Royal NIVRA (Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Registeraccountants).