Leaders and managers need a broad range of interconnected skills and knowledge to create the processes and appropriate environment to successfully deliver change and innovation. This comprehensive programme integrates a number of elements relevant for planning, communicating and implementing successful organisational change. A distinguishing feature of the programme is that the academic content is augmented by expert input and focused guidance from change practitioners, who will provide relevant case examples of theory in practice.
Professional Diploma in Managing Change
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Delivery Method
The programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend in-person seminars at the IPA and online webinars, study bespoke course material, and access a range of online resources.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be in a management role and be in a position to lead and implement a change initiative at work during the programme. This is a key requirement as assessment on this course involves applying the tools and techniques of leading change to real-life examples of planning and implementing change within the workplace.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 8 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
October 2024
Application Deadline
September 2024
Fees
€2,900 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Students Paying their own Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
- Bank draft.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.
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- The Programme
Leaders and managers need a broad range of interconnected skills and knowledge to create the processes and appropriate environment to successfully deliver change and innovation. This comprehensive programme integrates a number of elements relevant for planning, communicating and implementing successful organisational change. A distinguishing feature of the programme is that the academic content is augmented by expert input and focused guidance from change practitioners, who will provide relevant case examples of theory in practice.
- Is This Programme for you?
This Professional Diploma is ideally suited to those who are:
- Leading, developing or managing change in their organisation
- Leading or managing projects involving a change element
- Managers with a specific organisation development brief
A distinguishing element of this programme is that the academic content is augmented by expert input and focused guidance from change practitioners, providing relevant case examples of theory in practice. To benefit fully from the programme, students underpin course content with reference to a change project they are leading. This project forms part of the assessment but also provides a vital link between in-classroom learning and the practical realities of the workplace.
- Subjects
The programme covers four modules and the following topics.
Strategic Change
- Understanding organisations: exploring interlinking themes of strategy, structure and culture
- The context and environment for change in organisations
- Change Planning models and tools
- Leadership and change
Communicating and Imparting Change
- The business case for change
- Engaging stakeholders
- Importance of communications planning
- Incorporating project and risk management principles
- Measuring, monitoring and reporting on progress
Implementing and Sustaining Change
- Understanding the people side of change
- Changing organisational culture
- Building capacity to sustain change
- Change within a compliance world
- Evaluation of change initiatives
Project
- Planning and implementing a change in your workplace
- Project management techniques applied to your project
- Evaluation tools applied to your project
- Assessment
Assessment is by a mix of continuous assessment (assignments submitted over the course of the academic year) and a final examination.
- How To Apply
- Download this Application Form and complete it (if your fees are being paid by your employer, be sure to include all the relevant details on the form).
- That form MUST be accompanied by: (a) proof of ID (copy of passport, birth cert, or driving licence), (b) a passport photo, (c) the programme fee (see section on Fees).
Send the completed application form and the above items to undergrad@ipa.ie.
You may also apply by post.
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Programme Delivery and Applications
IPA programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning model. To apply, see the How to Apply section on the relevant programme and download the application form below.
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