Diploma in Civil Service And State Agency Studies

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The Programme

The Diploma in Civil Service and State Agency Studies is designed to complement the Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies, which has been running successfully since 2004. The Diploma provides a more in-depth explanation and analysis of the system of government, ‘governance’ and public administration in Ireland. Both programmes are intended to be an important step in the career development path of civil and public service staff and to provide material of relevance to enhance the competence of individuals in their career path.

Is This Programme for you?

The programme is aimed at civil and public servants who have successfully undertaken and completed the Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies. Both programmes are relevant to: 

• All staff working within the civil service, state agency and local authority sectors, particularly staff at junior and middle level grades. The content is appropriate to those in technical and professional as well as administrative grades. 
• Staff in other organisations that significantly interact with government and the system of public administration.

Subjects

This Diploma covers the following topics: 

• The Changing State and Public Service 
• Public Service Modernisation 
• Government Financing and Economics 
• Policy Formulation and Analysis 
• Ireland and the EU 
• Issues in Modern Governance

Assessment

Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and consists of one project, three assignments and one examination.

Seminar Dates

Please note that tutorial/examination dates may be subject to change. 

Tutorial 1	Friday, 27 October 2017
Tutorial 2	Friday, 24 November 2017
Tutorial 3	Monday, 18 December 2017
Tutorial 4	Friday, January 2018
Tutorial 5	Friday, 16 February 2018
Tutorial 6	Friday 9 March 2018
Examination	April 2018 (date to be advised)

 

Prospectus

Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 / 2018

Full details of IPA undergraduate programmes are also available in our prospectus, which can be viewed or downloaded here.

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