Course details

Delivery Methods:

  • Evening Lectures at the IPA
  • Evening Lectures at Limerick or Dundalk Institutes of Technology (where numbers permit)
  • Distance education (plus complimentary regional tutorials where numbers permit) supported by weekend seminars at the IPAThe Programme

For over a quarter of a century, the IPA’s Certificate in Public Management has provided a systematic introduction to the subjects at the heart of public management in Ireland. This one-year, part-time programme addresses such crucial topics as constitutional law, the principles of economics, the political institutions of the Irish state, and the theories and practices of modern management.

Programme Content

The Certificate consists of four subjects:

  • Law
  • Politics, Government and Public Administration
  • Economics
  • Principles of Management

Accreditation

The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). The Certificate in Public Management is awarded by UCD and is at Level 6 (Minor Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Progression

The Certificate is a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the two-year Diploma in Public Management and the four-year Bachelor of Arts (Hons).

Assessment

This programme is assessed by means of written assignments and final exams.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Public Administration - IPA

The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:

  • education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
  • direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
  • research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.

they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.

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