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This course will commence in September/October 2018.
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 105899 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | One Year. Requires 5 days attendance. |
| Course Time | 9:30 to 5:00 on tutorial dates. |
| Course Fee | €840 |
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