Management - Certificate Programme content

Gain an internationally recognised management qualification as a working professional with UL’s unique one-year, part-time Certificate in Management.

EU fees per year €2,400

Non-EU fees per year €3,100

NFQ Level NFQ Level 6

Duration One year

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible

Delivery Online

Start date September

Award Certificate

Key information

Complete part-time over one year
Blended delivery – weekly evening live online lectures
Two compulsory on-campus Saturdays per year
Uniquely designed for working professionals
Progression Pathway: Upon Completion, advance to Diploma in Management (NFQ Level 7, 60 ECTS Credits)

Management and Leadership (MG2101): The key role of a front-line manager. Essential Skills of Effective Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership from Management, also the formal and informal aspects of Organisations.
Motivating the Team (PM2031): Motivating & leading your team; Group formation, norms, and cohesiveness; Differences between groups and teams; Team roles and characteristics of effective teams.
Selecting the Team (PM2021): Selecting and Interviewing your Team; HR Planning & Development; Job Analysis Methods & Outputs; Preparing Job Descriptions & Personal Specifications; Regulatory Environment Influencing Human Resourcing. Conducting Selection Interviews; Design, application, and management of induction programmes.
Managing Communications (MG2131): How to Communicate Effectively; Communication barriers; Personal and team-based communication; Development of questioning, active listening, and assertiveness skills.
Reflective Learning Journal (PM2042): This module seeks to empower and challenge students to engage in self-evaluation and reflection by prioritising their learning and development needs.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Managing Performance (PM2062): Managing your Teams Performance; Key role of the front-line manager; Performance management cycle; Setting and measuring objectives; Self-analysis of job and personal development reviews.
Managing Employee Relations (PM2072): Managing Employee and Team Relations; Framework of employment law in Ireland; Role of third-party institutions; Legal aspects of employment practices; Grievance and Disciplinary practices.
Quality Management (MG2132) : Managing Quality Management; Defining quality management; Links to mainstream management theory; Contributions of quality management theories and concepts; Methods, tools, and techniques of quality management.
Managing Change and Conflict (PM2082) : Environmental triggers for change; Impact of change at the Organisational, team, and individual levels; Resistance to change and the strategies to overcome such resistance; Organisational culture and climate.
Case Study (MG2152) : Develop analytical skills in identifying the key management problem(s) depicted within the case study. Apply knowledge and techniques gained across programme modules by solving the key management problem(s) identified; in-depth case study on live management problem; Analysis of case and the application of strategies including - team building, problem-solving, communication and analytical ability, presentation of findings to programme team and peers.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules