BA Management
Brochure
The Programme
The BA (Hons) (Management) is a four-year part-time programme that focuses on the topics that are essential to the effectgive management of people and organisations. The key issues in management, including marketing, business and company law and information systems, are all covered over the four years.
The first year of the course follows the same programme as the Certificate in Public Management. In the second year of the course, students follow the Diploma in Public Management (Management) Programme.
Learning Methods
There are three available tuition methods: distance education, lectures at the IPA in Dublin, and lectures at slected regional Institutes of Technology and other Regional Centres (where there are sufficient students to make up a class).
Assessment
Studens are assessedby means of assignments given through the year and final examinations.
Audience
This degree has been specifically designed to cater for those working in the wider public service, semi-state bodies and the private sector.
Subject Accumulation
If you do not wish to take all the subjects in any year, you may study one, two or three on a phased basis.
Accreditation
The BA (Hons) in Public Management is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI), of which the IPA is a recognised college. It is positioned at level 8 of the National Qualifications Framework.
'Although completing my BA (Hons) required a high level of dedication, the distance education mode allowed me to study at a time and a pace of my choice, enabling me to balance study with work, family life and other commitments. I gained a wealth of knowledge in a variety of specialised areas and greatly admire the high level of support that the IPA's academic and library staff provide to students'
57-61 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
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Clonskeagh, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
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