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 of the programme, students receive the interim award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management. The second year of the course is divided into two semesters. In the first of these, students study three subjects essential to local government. In the second, students write a dissertation on a specific local government management issue.
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 144766 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | Two academic years, part-time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must have a primary degree or equivalent qualification. |
The MA – Local Government Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in local government.
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This Professional Diploma has been developed in conjunction with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
