Healthcare - Applied Leadership & Management in Healthcare/ Social Care/ Public Sector
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Leadership and Management in the Public Sector
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Leadership and Management in Social Care
- Level 9
This Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Leadership and Management has been designed to develop the leadership, managerial, and organisational skills of the Health and Social Care and Public Sector leader and manager.
This programme is designed to meet the needs of the Health, Social Care & Public Sector. The flexible mode of delivery, staged modules and options for exit awards are tailored to provide students with the opportunity to develop applied skills in order to bring about change and real improvements in their workplace and to address the challenges for their sector now and into the future.
Themes
The programme is designed around five key themes:
1. Self-development;
2. Impact on the team;
3. Leader within the organisation
4. Focusing on results
5. Emerging Trends – Leading in Uncertain Times
Residential Dates
This programme is designed for delivery on a residential basis.
Subjects taught
Year 1
Employment Law & Finance
10 credits
Governance and Compliance for Quality
10 credits
Leadership and Management
10 credits
Applied Research
10 credits
Strategic Organisational Dynamics and Change for Leaders
10 credits
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
10 credits
*Exit Award option available
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for students entering these programmes is a H2.2 at Level 8.
Recognition of Prior Learning will be in line with GMIT Academic Code of Practice number 6.
Prospective students who hold a Level 7 degree may be recommended to undertake a Level 8 bridging module, for example, 'Foundations in Research', prior to commencing the programme.
Application dates
How to Apply
Application date opens from February 17th, 2022
Please complete and submit your application ONLINE, selecting Course Code: GA_SALMC_V09
Closing date for receipt of completed applications for September intake is 5pm on Friday, 27th May 2022.
Please note: Non-EU students cannot apply for part-time programmes, as per immigration regulations.
Duration
1 Year
Mode of Study: Part Time
Method of Delivery: Online
Post Course Info
Job Opportunities
This programme offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to move to the next stage of their career.
It is also of distinct benefit to those who wish to enhance their effectiveness as a leader and a manger in the position that they hold.
Graduates will benefit from enhanced leadership and management competencies and applied skills that will improve their employability and effectiveness as professionals.
Holders of this qualification will be able to capitalise on the opportunities that emerge from reform and re-structuring in the Health, Social Care and Public Sectors.