Public Administration & Public Management courses in Ireland

The A – Z of Irish Local Government is designed to give an overview of each of the key services, and the principle pieces of legislation underpinning the services currently being provided by Local Authorities in Ireland. The A – Z of Irish Local Government is ideal for anyone (either from a Local Authority or…

This two-day Administrative Law programme has been developed for civil servants and staff working in public sector agencies, offices and local authorities. The course will introduce participants to the core principles and legal rules that govern judicial review and the legal process involved in administrative law. It will also examine specific instances in which judicial…

The Certificate in Irish Government and Politics is a one-year, part-time programme that introduces students to the political institutions and systems that determine how Ireland is governed. It has two main components. The first explains the powers of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the voting system in operation, and the organisation of government. The second…

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 consitutional law, the principles of economics, the Irish sytem of government and the most influential theories of management. This course will commence in September 2018.

This is a two-year, part-time programme. The first year is the Certificate in Public Management and 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 six streams: Public Management; Healthcare Management; Local Government; Law and the Administration of Justice;…

Learn how to plan and coordinate the movement of people or goods with this free online transportation course. Have you ever had a flight rescheduled or a parcel arriving late? There could be some valid reason why this occurred but you can also blame poor transportation management. This course covers the roles and responsibilities of…

Ever wondered how to make a real impact in people’s lives through housing support? This transformative course is not just about learning; it’s about mastering the art of providing essential support. From understanding the intricacies of housing support work to navigating the sensitive realms of safeguarding and mental health, this program equips you with the…

The MA – Local Government Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in local government. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in Irish local government management and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management in the local government field. On completing the first year…

The MA – Public Management is a two-year, part-time programme that combines instruction in key public management subjects and an opportunity to research about a specific public management topic. On completing the first year of the MA, students receive the interim award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management. In the second year of the…

The MA – Public Management is a two-year, part-time programme that combines instruction in key subjects in public management with an opportunity for students to research and write about a specific topic in the public management field. It aims to raise the level of analysis of Irish public management and to develop more efficient and…

This one-year, part-time programme analyses public management issues using models and concepts from the social sciences and quantitative disciplines. It is both a stand-alone qualification and year one of the IPA Master of Arts Programme. The programme is divided into two semesters, each of which includes three subjects. Programmes begin in September and January each…

This two-year, part-time programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. It explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy, including project management, economic and financial analysis, social policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. On completion of the first year of the…