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Leadership & Strategy
Institute of Public Administration - IPA
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 9
- Award
- Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- National University of Ireland
- Duration
- 2 years. Delivery Blended Learning Seminars/webinars take place on three weekends over the academic year. This calendar relates to the first year only. Seminar 1 September 5-6, 2026 Seminar 2 (Online) October 3-4, 2026 Seminar 3 October 31 – November 1, 2026 Exams Week of December 7, 2026 Seminar 4 January 9-10, 2027 Seminar 5 (Online) February 6-7, 2027 Seminar 6 March 6-7, 2027 Exams Week of April 12, 2027
Programme summary
This two-year, part-time programme combines the study of subjects central to public management broadly with those especially relevant to leadership and strategy formulation. It combines taught modules with some research into a leadership and strategy topic relevant to a student’s working life in the public service.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a primary degree or equivalent qualification. Transcripts of undergraduate qualifications are required at the application stage.
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