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College: The Institute of Public Administration  Read our profile
Description: The Institute of Public Administration is the Irish national centre for development of best practice in public administration and public management. Our training and education programmes are predominantly tailored to the needs of public servants however are also of benefit to those working in the private and voluntary sectors. Our research and publishing services offer an informed voice and forum for discussion and debate on public service issues.
Contact: Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Address: 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Dublin 4, Ireland  Find us on the map
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Fax: +353 1 668 9135
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Email: information@ipa.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Master of Arts (MA)


The MA programme is a two-year, part-time programme.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is a one-year, part-time programme that analyses public management issues using models and concepts from the social sciences and quantitative disciplines. It aims to raise the level of analysis of Irish public management and to develop more efficient and resourceful public sector managers.  This Postgraduate Diploma is both a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the Masters Programme.

Audience

This programme is suitable for students working in all parts of the public sector, from large central government departments and local authorities to small public agencies.

Delivery and Duration

The programme is divided into two semesters, each of which includes three subjects. Each semester is self-contained and the programme can be commenced in either autumn (September) or spring (January). It is delivered through distance education, so students can remain in full-time employment. All students attend some weekend seminars and at the IPA in Dublin.

Programme Content

The Postgraduate Diploma consists of six subjects (three in each semester)

  • Economics
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Organisation and Strategy
  • Research Methods
  • Managing Service Delivery/Managing in Europe

Accreditation

The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). From 2012, any student entering an accredited IPA Programme will graduate with a UCD award. The IPA and UCD are part of the wider National University of Ireland (NUI) network. This Postgraduate Diploma is at Level 9 (Major Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Progression

Students who achieve an honours award can, if they choose, gain admission to the Master of Arts (Public Management) programme.

Assessment

This programme is assessed through assignments and final examinations.

Delivery Method

Distance education supported by weekend seminars.

Subject Streams for Master of Arts

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Master of Arts - Financial Management
Master of Arts - Healthcare Management
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Master of Arts - Leadership and Strategy
Master of Arts - Local Government Management
Master of Arts - Public Management
 
Address 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Category Accountancy / Finance,Health & Safety,Legal,Management,Accountancy / Finance / Financial Management,Legal / Criminal Law,Management / HR,Management / Strategic Management,Public Service,Accountancy / Finance / Public Finance,Nursing / Healthcare
Price 2500.00, Price Per Semester (2012)
Duration Postgrad Dip: 2 Semesters; Masters: 2 additional semesters
Start/End date from 01/09/2012
Time of day Part time
Type Postgraduate
Qualification Master of Arts (MA)
Entry requirements Contact IPA directly for entry requirements
Certification Awarded by University College Dublin (UCD)
Contact Postgraduate Office
Contact email information@ipa.ie
Url http://ipa.ie/index.php?lang=en&p=page&id=121


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