Course Summary
This module is ideally suited to all health care professionals within the multidisciplinary team who are considering furthering their education at Masters level (Level 9) and hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 degree.
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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
Entry Details
Working as a healthcare professional.
Hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 degree or equivalent.
Applicants who do not hold the standard qualifying NFQ Level 8 qualification criteria, but have relevant work experience may be considered for admission to the programme under the Institute’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and subject to an interview.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see our website for more details www.setu.ie/englishrequirements
Application Details
Start Date: September 2026
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.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Opportunities to advance a career in a clinical, management or academic post.
Opportunities for further studies at Masters/PhD level
Opportunities to develop professionally and personally
Duration
Online plus three 1-day on-site workshops
Delivery It is a 10 credit Level 9 (Masters Degree Level) special purpose award in management delivered over one semester. Students will be expected to attend for a one day workshop x 3 (3 learning blocks) spread across the semester in addition to continuous online learning activities and final assessment.