Certificate in Public Management - Part-Time - NFQ Level 6

This one-year, part-time level 6 (Minor Award) programme provides a systematic introduction to the subjects at the heart of public management in Ireland. Students take four subjects and address such crucial topics as constitutional law, the principles of economics, the Irish system of government and the most influential theories of management. The Certificate is both a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the four-year BA (Hons) programme. Students who successfully complete this year can enter the second year of the Diploma in Public Management or BA (Hons), where they will have the opportunity to specialise in a field of particular relevance to them. If students do not wish to take all the subjects in one year, they can take the programme on a phased basis. 

Is This Programme For You?

This programme has long proved invaluable to students who require a solid grounding in subjects fundamental to public management. It is an ideal choice for those returning to education and keen to obtain a thirdlevel qualification over one academic year, with an option to continue to degree level. Students on this programme often work at junior to middle grades in: 

  • Government Departments 
  • Local Authorities 
  • State-sponsored Agencies

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language.

OR

Mature students (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may enter a programme without the above qualifications. 

Programme Subjects

Economics

This introductory-level course explains the main theories and principles of economics. The course covers both micro and macro-economics and addresses such topics as the laws of supply and demand, how market prices are reached, monopolies and competition, national income, the financial system and monetary policy. 

Law

Public servants must understand the fundamentals of the legal system. This course focuses on the fundamentals, explaining the Irish legal system and the main provisions of the Irish Constitution. Students explore, among other topics, the structure of the court system, practice and procedure in the courts and the rights that the Constitution affords citizens.

Politics, Government and Public Administration

Public servants must understand the fundamentals of the legal system. This course focuses on the fundamentals, explaining the Irish legal system and the main provisions of the Irish Constitution. Students explore, among other topics, the structure of the court system, practice and procedure in the courts and the rights that the Constitution affords citizens.

Principles of Management

This course provides a solid grounding in the key principles of modern management theory. It explains the origins of contemporary management science and details the most important elements of management, including leadership, HRM and change management. 

Assessment

The programme is assessed by means of assignments and final examinations.

Progression

Students can progress to the second year of the Diploma in Public Management or BA (Hons).

Course Practicalities

Duration:

One academic year (September to April)

Accreditation:

National University of Ireland

Fees:

The cost of the programme is €2,980 per annum (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments. 

For further information or Application:

Persons interested in pursuing this course/programme should contact either:

Sinead McNamara; Email: smcnamara@ipa.ie or Phone: (01) 240 3616

or

Maragaret Morrin ; Email: mmorrin@loetb.ie or Phone: (057) 862 3161 

*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.

Qualification Award

NFQ Level 6 (Minor Award)

Venue

Portarlington FETC

Bracklone Street

Portarlington

County Laois

Facilities

  • Study Room
  • Free Parking
  • Disabled Parking
  • Canteen

Centre Opening Times

Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed

Location

Contact

Margaret Morrin, Centre Director

Email:

mmorrin@loetb.ie

Phone

(057) 8623161

Address

Portarlington Further Education Centre, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois, R32 CX71,Ireland

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