Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Leadership and Management in the Public Sector

Applications are closed for September 2024. 

This Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Leadership and Management in ATU Mayo has been designed to develop the leadership, managerial, and organisational skills of the Health and Social Care and Public Sector leader and manager.

This programme is designed to meet the needs of the Health, Social Care & Public Sector. The flexible mode of delivery, staged modules and options for exit awards are tailored to provide students with the opportunity to develop applied skills in order to bring about change and real improvements in their workplace and to address the challenges for their sector now and into the future.

The programme is designed around five key themes:

• Self-development;
• Impact on the team;
• Leader within the organisation
• Focusing on results 
• Emerging Trends – Leading in Uncertain Times

This programme offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to move to the next stage of their career. It is also of distinct benefit to those who wish to enhance their effectiveness as a leader and a manger in the position that they hold. 

Graduates will benefit from enhanced leadership and management competencies and applied skills that will improve their employability and effectiveness as professionals.

Holders of this qualification will be able to capitalise on the opportunities that emerge from reform and re-structuring in the Health, Social Care and Public Sectors. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for students entering these programmes is level 8 H2.2. Recognition of prior learning will be in line with ATU Academic Code of practice number 6. Prospective students who hold a level 7 degree may be recommended to undertake a level 8 bridging module for example ‘Foundations in Research’ (NURS08142) prior to commencing the programme.

Fees and Funding

The Total Fees (EU Fees) for this programme can be found on our Fees & Funding webpage - Fees & Funding | ATU - Atlantic Technological University

HOW TO APPLY

Please click here to access a user guide (PDF, 336KB) to enable successful completion and submission of your application.

Course Code:  GA_SALMC_O09

Please note: Non-EU students cannot apply for part-time programmes, as per immigration regulations

Residential Dates

Download indicative residential timetable here.

Contact Us

Clodagh Geraghty,

Lecturer in Law and HRM,

Email:  Clodagh.Geraghty@atu.ie