Public Management

This short micro-qualification programme explains and analyses the work of the European Union (EU) from the specific perspective of the Irish public service. Designed for those with no prior knowledge of the EU, it focuses on the fundamental characteristics of the EU as they pertain to Irish public administration.  It is delivered in a very student-friendly fashion over 10 weeks. It commences in both September and January of each academic year. 

The Certificate in Housing Studies provides housing practitioners, students of public policy and anyone with an interest in housing with a comprehensive introduction to housing services and policy in Ireland. A part-time, accredited programme, it responds to a palpable need among staff working in local authorities and in voluntary and co-operative housing organisations for a greater understanding of the major issues in public/social housing. 

This one-year, part-time programme covers critical skills areas in the crucial field of project management, including project initiation; schedule development, and monitoring and control. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks and technologies designed to support the project manager. Students will learn from experienced tutors, and from each other, how to manage their projects effectively and to meet the expectations of  stakeholders. The programme closely follows best practice and the Project Management Handbook for the Civil Service. 

This one-year, part-time programme provides a systematic introduction to the subjects at the heart of public management in Ireland. Students take four subjects and address such crucial topics as constitutional law, the principles of economics, the Irish system of government and the most influential theories of management. The Certificate is both a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the four-year BA (Hons) programme.

The Certificate in Public Procurement is a comprehensive introduction to public procurement in the Irish and EU context. Delivered via a student-friendly blended learning model, it focuses on best practice procurement in the public sector and the achievement of value for money within the context of Irish and European Union legislation.  The programme has a September and a January intake. 

This one-year, part-time programme will significantly develop a student’s knowledge of Irish public administration and public policy. It will do so through an interdisciplinary approach, blending topics in public administration with public policy theories and real-life case studies. It is suitable for anyone working in the civil and public service who would like to obtain a greater understanding of how the Irish state is managed and of some core public policies. It will attract both established civil and public servants and new entrants. 

The Diploma in Computer Studies is a part-time programme of training and education leading to a professional qualification in IT. It covers such fundamental topics as the configuration of hardware and software, the project management of IT initiatives, and contemporary IT security. 

The Diploma in Law is a one-year, part-time programme that addresses the basic laws and legal principles that determine and influence the work of the State and private enterprise. It focuses on four key subjects. Students will learn about, among other things, how the Irish courts operate, the rights protected by the Constitution, the legal powers of state bodies, the laws governing contracts and business relationships and the laws that protect employees.

The Diploma in Management is a one-year, part-time programme that explores key subjects in modern management theory and practice. It seeks to equip both those currently working in management and those who hope to obtain management positions with the requisite skills to make a valuable contribution to the strategic direction of their organisation and to advance their own career.

This is a two-year, part-time programme in public management that allows a degree of specialisation. It is both a stand-alone qualification and the second year of the four-year BA (Hons) programme. The first year is the Certificate in Public Management, in which students take four core modules. The second year allows students to take a subject in an area of particular relevance to them. Students take four subjects from a choice of five streams.