Local Government Management

Institute of Public Administration

Course code
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
2 years. Delivery Blended Learning Seminars/webinars take place on six 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
Attendance
Part time
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Dublin
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This two-year, part-time programme combines the study of subjects central to public management broadly with those especially relevant to local government. It combines taught modules with some research into a local government management issue especially relevant to a student’s working life in the public service.