Public Management

Against the backdrop of the reform initiatives throughout the public service, the drive towards integrated service delivery and increasing consumer expectations, managers need to apply a range of skills and key competencies in order to be successful. This Professional Diploma programme has been designed for public servants keen to take up this challenge and contribute to the effectiveness of their organisation. The overall aim is to improve students’ overall competency in effective management practice. 

Professional Diploma in Management Development

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

The programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend webinars and classroom-based seminars. They are supported in their studies by online resources and bespoke course material.  

Duration

One academic year

Accreditation

NUI

Place on NFQ

Level 8 (Special Purpose award) what is this?

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

Against the backdrop of the reform initiatives throughout the public service, the drive towards integrated service delivery and increasing consumer expectations, managers need to apply a range of skills and key competencies in order to be successful. This Professional Diploma programme has been designed for public servants keen to take up this challenge and contribute to the effectiveness of their organisation. The overall aim is to improve students’ overall competency in effective management practice. 

Is This Programme for you?

This Professional Diploma is ideally suited to:

  • Those wishing to make a career move into a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Newly appointed managers
  • Experienced managers who wish to develop or refresh their skills and knowledge through exposure to the latest in good management practice.
Subjects

The programme will be delivered via four modules based on key management competencies identified in the Irish public sector:

  • Elements of Management 
  • Managing Competencies and Styles 
  • Management of Staff 
  • Management of Change
Assessment

Award of the Professional Diploma in Management Development is based on assignments and examinations.

How To Apply
  1. 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).
  2. 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.

Undergraduate Application Form 2024

 

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