Course Summary
The programme attracts participants from across the wider Public Service – including the civil service, local government and state agencies of all sizes – and from the voluntary sector. All are interested in obtaining advanced education in governance and in applying that to their own professional lives and career progression.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a primary degree or equivalent qualification. Transcripts of undergraduate qualifications are required at the application stage. Applicants must also provide a copy of their CV, two references and a covering letter detailing their reasons for applying.
Application Details
Fees
€8,850 pa
The programme fee can be paid in one or two instalments. The first instalment must be paid before the programme begins.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees directly to the IPA, students must provide a PO number and employer authorization (name, address and email of authorizing officer) during the online application process.
If students cannot provide a PO number, they can submit a letter from their authorizing officer confirming that the fees will be paid directly. Note: A letter stating that fees will be refunded to the student at the end of the year will not suffice.
Tax Relief on Fees
Where programmes are longer than one year in length, students paying their own fees are eligible for tax relief at the standard rate.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Students who successfully complete the taught modules progress to the research phase. Under expert supervision, they produce a thesis and obtain the Doctorate award. If students, over the course of the module stages, find they are unable to progress to the research stage, there is the possibility of leaving with an MSc in Applied Governance.
Duration
Delivery
Blended Learning
Seminars/webinars take place on six weekends.