Health Services Management - Diploma

Advance your Career Potential and Professional Impact - The Diploma in Health Services Management is a one-year online / blended part-time skills-based programme uniquely designed & developed for practicing & experienced Health & Personal Social Services professionals and Health Services Managers working in public, private or voluntary sector Health Service organisations & Associated Services wishing to advance their career to the next level; and specifically focus on identifying and integrating fundamental principles of management in the context of an ever-changing Health Services environment within Ireland. And acquire a formal internationally recognised management qualification (NFQ Level 7, 60 ECTS Credits). Continuous assessment is a core feature of this programme.

Programme Features & Benefits to You

You will……. As an Experienced Healthcare Services Professional, learn to apply a range of management skills and techniques to manage yourself, your career and your team more effectively. Experience a distinctive focus on the development of self, team, and organisation, which provides students with a unique perspective on their personal and professional development, that is relatable, practical, and implementable within an ever-changing Health Services environment. Understand and appreciate core management principles and theories. Develop interpersonal confidence, communication skills and practical organisational techniques in a range of settings. Appreciate the impact of the economic environment on your organisation. Recognise, accept, and learn to control stress and better manage your work/life balance. The programme has an outstanding reputation within public, private and voluntary sector Health Services Organisations within Ireland & beyond; and has become essential for promotion and career development in many organisations.

The programme is delivered via interactive online / blended skills-focused workshops which are supported with Brightspace, our virtual learning environment and self-directed learning. While based on relevant academic theories, concepts, and techniques there is also significant focus on individual personal development and the practical application and transfer of learning within the workplace. Continuous assessment is a core feature of the programme. Supported with the expertise & industry experience of the teaching team and combined with the diverse backgrounds and career experience of your fellow students facilitates a unique learning & personal development journey.

The Next Step - Your Progression Upon Completion

Having completed the Diploma in Health Services Management programme participants can progress & complete the BA (Hons) in Management Practice (NFQ Level 8, 60 ECTS Credits) in one year; this clear progression route is a significant strength and very attractive option for professional students.

You are a Healthcare Professional with a minimum of three years organisational experience and aspire to or currently hold a management / supervisory position. Wish to develop and demonstrate good managerial judgement in the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare and personal social services in Ireland.

Minimum entry requirement is a Certificate in Health Services Management or Certificate in Management (NFQ Level 6, 60 ECTS Credits) or an equivalent qualification with relevant RPL. Please call our Programme Team (Breda +353 86 0661706 or Mike +353 86 3162583) to discuss or clarify

Delays in receiving these documents below will affect the progress of your application.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport
• A copy of your CV
• If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. 
• If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
• English language competency certificate
• Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here. 

EU - €4,100

Non- EU - €5,300

Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to student.fees.office@ul.ie.

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)