Leadership & Innovation in the Public Sector - Letterkenny

This programme aims to deliver a range of learning experiences that empower participants to develop their knowledge, understanding and applied skills in the field of innovation and transformational change within the delivery of public services. It aims to challenge participants to move beyond the passive absorption of information through critical analysis and reflection and towards innovative, strategic and transformational management initiatives within their sponsoring organization.



Who should apply?

The course is directed at managers at Grade 7 / Assistant Principal Officer grade or equivalent, charged with delivering strategic, transformational change through clear mission and innovative leadership.

What will I study?

Modules:

Context of Leadership, Innovation & Transformation

Transformational Leadership

Citizens Centric Policy Design

Research Project

Change and Cultural Management

Digital Transformation & Shared Services

Performance Management

The entry requirement is a second-class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; and be in relevant employment within the Public Services.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time blended delivery.



On-Campus Attendance

This programme comprises 6 taught modules. Each module is block delivered over 2 days with additional delivery online and a Research Project.