Since its inception, the IPA has been at the forefront of research, debate, evaluation, consultancy, training and education to support the ongoing development of the Irish public sector. In each of these areas the IPA has an extensive track record of delivering services to a wide variety of organisations in the Irish Public Service, but also have a strong reputation and demand for education services internationally.

IPA programmes are not only of interest to those working in the wider public service, however; its comprehensive range of programmes attracts students from both the public and the private sector. IPA programmes are also open to individuals looking to update their knowledge and develop their skills. The IPA has Ireland’s only dedicated public management research and publishing resource. The Institute publishes books and periodicals, including the journal Administration, in the areas of public management and governance. In addition, the IPA provides a variety of consultancy and advisory services, for which there is a strong demand both nationally and internationally.

The IPA offers courses in the following areas

• Business Studies
• Civil Service and State Agency Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Financial Management
• Governance and Risk Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Internal Audit
• Law
• Leadership
• Local Government Studies
• Management Development
• Mediation
• Health Economics and Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
• Personal Development
• Project and Change Management
• Public Procurement
• Public Management

Use the following link to view Information and courses for IPA – Institute of Public Administration >>

In addition to multidisciplinary teaching, drawing on the knowledge and expertise from across the Health Sciences and Business Studies at Trinity College, the programme also includes contributions from leading
policy makers and senior managers in the Irish health systems, thus ensuring a practical focus and equipping participants with the skills and understanding needed to manage more effectively in a rapid changing
environment.

The programme is targeted at professionals involved in the planning, organisation and/or delivery of services. These could include general managers or Health Service professionals with management or
leadership responsibilities in their organisations. It is designed to encourage and support health professionals’ involvement in the health services.

Content

The first year covers the principles and practice of management and understanding the complex healthcare environment through a diverse range of modules.

The second year focuses on developing a more sophisticated understanding of health policy and strategic management, in Ireland as well as in comparative international contexts.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of interdisciplinary exchange within small group settings. Teaching takes place over three consecutive days each month to facilitate work release for full-time managers.

Further Info

For further details on structure and content of the programme:
http://www.findacourse.ie/trinity-school-medicine-cg395.html
and
htpp://www.medicine.tcd.ie/health_policy_management/courses/

Alternatively, please contact Trinity College for an application pack:
NB: Applicants for this course must apply online at www.pac.ie/tcd
and submit relevant documentation from the course brochure.

“Completion of the course helps to expand
work horizons and opens up career opportunities if you
wish to pursue them. You can utilise lots of the course content in
everyday work life. You can contribute to the work environment
to a far greater extent as a result of a broadened education
in matters relating to the Health Service. You also get co-opted
onto all sorts of committees but at least
you go prepared!”

Stephanie Culson
Health Policy and Management
Trinity College Dublin
3-4 Foster Place,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 (0)1 896 2665
Email: culsons@tcd.ie
Early applications advisable.

Donal Costello’s research project, “Energy Saving Opportunities within the Dairy Sector”, will explore the new developments in technology which can bring about reduced energy consumption for this major manufacturing activity. Olivier Neu will focus his research on “Efficient Heating in Public Transport” and how to achieve the optimum balance of energy efficiency and consumption through heating, cooling and lighting optimisation based on worldwide best practice.

Liam Connellan, Chairman of the Veolia Environnement group in Ireland said: “This type of scholarship programme enables companies to tap into the next generation of emerging engineering talent. The proposed projects clearly demonstrate that UCD graduate engineering students are passionate about understanding the nature of future energy generation, supply and consumption. We look forward to the findings from the reports.”

Dr David Timoney, Dean of Engineering at UCD said: “This support from the Ireland Fund of France and the environmental services group Veolia is critical to the professional development of our students. It provides them with practical and applied experience as they pursue their research projects, and ultimately their professional career in engineering. We encourage all of our Masters in Energy Systems Engineering students to work with industry partners.”

The research projects will be undertaken with the support of Veolia’s transport division, Veolia Transport, operators of LUAS and Dalkia, Veolia’s energy and utilities management company.

Postgraduate Courses Galway

The adult learning department of NUIG in Galway offers some excellent postgraduate courses available as part time and distance learning options for those who may not have the time to pursue postgraduate courses full time.

These courses include;

MSc Biomedical Science (via distance learning)

Postgrad Certificate Biomedical Science (via distance learning)

Master of Science in Software Engineering & Database Technologies (MScSED)

Master of Science in Technology Management

Diploma in Technology Commericalisation

Diploma in Innovation Management

CMI courses currently available include;
• Management Graduate Diploma,
• International Business Higher Diploma
• HR Management Advanced Diploma,
• Event Management Advanced Diploma & Diploma
• Project Management Advanced Diploma,
• Project Management Certification – CAPM/PMP
• Marketing, PR, Advertising & Sales Diploma,
• Law &Legal Studies Advanced Diploma
• Sales Management Advanced Diploma.
• Management Advanced Certificate – Level 5 FETAC
• Business Studies – Level 5 FETAC
• Information Technology Certificate – Level 5 FETAC
• Criminology & Forensic Psychology Diploma

Click here to view more details about CMI College »

Milltown College Postgraduate Courses

Milltown Institute is a specialist college for Theology, Philosophy and Spirituality courses. The courses are NUI accredited. Full-time, part-time and modular courses also available. Introductory level to PhD or just learn for personal enrichment.

The college attracts an international group of students from some forty different countries. The Milltown Institute incorporates both a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland (NUI) and a Pontifical Athenaeum.

Click on the following link to see more details on the postgrad courses on offer from Milltown Institute – Milltown Institute Findacourse.ie profile

Why choose Post-graduate study?

With postgraduate study, you’ll gain specialist knowledge, increase your employability, and in todays environment it can give the edge over competition for work positions.

Postgraduate study is a popular choice amongst graduates in Ireland.

There are over 1,000 taught programmes at postgraduate level to choose from.

WHY CHOOSE POSTGRADUATE STUDY?

• Your chosen career could benefit from the specialist knowledge that a Master’s degree offers
• You want to find out more about the academic subject you studied as an undergraduate
• You would like a career as an academic and you need a PhD to do so
• A Master’s degree gives you increased chance of employment
• Your employment and earning potential will be enhanced by a further qualification
• A postgraduate course provides the ideal opportunity to travel. Great Britain, Europe and the US are popular destinations for Ireland’s graduates.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

1) Taught Programmes

MSc
A Master’s degree usually involves one year full-time or two years’ part-time study.

MBA
Students will get more out of an MBA after a period in the workplace. A Master’s in Business Administration is aimed at experienced graduates who wish to progress to top management positions. Courses usually last one to two years, full-time.

Postgraduate diploma/certificate
Almost always vocational in nature, these courses last one year full-time or two years part-time.

2) Research Programmes

MPhil/PhD

Both require a programme of supervised, individual research which is then written up by the student as a thesis. Your supervisor will guide you in the right direction.

MPhil takes one to two years compared to three-plus years for a PhD.

MRes
A one-year Master’s degree provides training in research methods, with a much larger research component than a taught Master’s degree. The rest of the time is spent learning specialist skills and knowledge to support the research. It is often used as a taster course before doing a PhD.

FUNDING

Local authorities that give undergraduate study awards will usually extend them to cover one postgraduate qualification for a maximum of two years.

In addition the graduate skills conversion programme allows graduates to acquire qualifications for employment in the information and communication technology sectors.

There are many independent funding bodies that can be approached for scholarships and bursaries to cover part or even all postgraduate costs.

For more information view postgraduate courses on offer on findacourse.ie

Providers of full time, part time evening and long distance Post Graduate, Diploma and Certificate courses in:- PR / Advertising / Marketing / Event Management / Journalism.

There are many different postgraduate options both in Ireland and overseas and study can be pursued on a full time or part time basis depending on circumstances.

Research or Taught?
Choosing between a research programme and a taught programme will usually depend on the area of study you are interested in. Research Degrees are usually used in careers such as academia or research and demand a lot of initative, as you must do most of the work yourself. Taught programmes consist of more lectures and usually a dissertation is required in the final phase.

For more information view the following article: Postgraduate Study in Ireland