Social Care - Applied Leadership & Management in Social Care

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Leadership and Management in Social Care - Level 9
This Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Leadership and Management in GMIT 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.

The programme is designed around five key themes:
• Self-development;
• Impact on the team;
• Leader within the organisation
• Focusing on results
• Emerging Trends – Leading in Uncertain Times

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

The entry requirements for students entering these programmes is level 8 H2.2. 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' (NURS08142) prior to commencing the programme.

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.

1 Year
Mode of Study: Part Time
Method of Delivery: Online