Professional Leadership - Sligo

This programme is aimed towards students with significant management experience who wish to pursue an academic award to assist with career progression, demonstrate a commitment to continued learning, gain a competitive edge and to expand knowledge and skills in professional leadership and those who are changing or diversifying in their career. The aim of this programme is to support the development of knowledge, skills and competencies, relevant and useful to professional leadership roles within modern organisations. Strategic thinking, leadership styles, strategies, capabilities and competencies are examined, critiqued and applied to complex problems.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for those seeking career progression for both early career leaders and more established professionals, attracting students from many industries and sectors including public, private and NGO.

Year 1

Financial Management

Understanding Leadership

Organisational Psychology

Strategy and Practice

Research Design & Development

Leading and Managing Remote Teams (E)

Business Sustainability and Human Rights (E)

Corporate Governance (E)

Emerging Trends in Leading & Leadership (E)

Strategic Leadership and Planning (E)

Research Thesis

Applicants should hold a 2.2 Honours degree award in any discipline. It is preferable applicants will also have a minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience. For applicants with no formal third level qualification but do have significant experience of leadership in organisations, ATU Sligo’s formal RPL process can be used to assess the suitability of applicants for entry into the programme.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

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.

90

2 years part-time, online.



Study Hours

Live Lectures are Tuesday and Thursday evening between 6pm and 10pm. It is recommended that students spend approx. 4.25 hours per week per 5-credit module independent learning.



On-Campus Attendance

No attendance required however students are invited to attend Sligo Campus for one day per semester.

Total fees €8,000

€4,000 per annum

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.