The Institute of Public Administration (IPA)—one of Ireland’s most eminent higher learning institutions—specialises in part-time education programmes in public administration and public management. Generations of public servants have passed through its doors, many of whom have gone on to occupy some of the highest positions in the State. The Whitaker School of Government and Management at the IPA provides accredited, internationally recognised education programmes in all areas of public management. Its various programmes in business studies attract students from the public and private sector alike.

The IPA also has Ireland’s only dedicated public management research and publishing resource. The Institute publishes books and periodicals, including the journal Administration, in the areas of public management and governance. In addition, the IPA provides a variety of consultancy services, for which there is a strong demand both nationally and internationally.

The provision of high-quality, part-time training and education programmes is at the heart of the IPA’s mission. Attracting students from across the wider public sector, from the private sector, and from the voluntary sector, the IPA’s certificates, diplomas and degrees are designed to fit into the busy lifestyles of adult learners and to meet their professional needs. As they can be taken in a way that suits a student’s particular circumstances, they are an ideal choice for those who want to return to education while keeping their various personal and professional commitments.

The IPA offers training and education programmes in the following areas:

• Audit and Finance
• Business Studies
• Criminal Justice
• EU Studies
• Governance
• HRM
• Information Technology
• Law
• Leadership
• Local Government Studies
• Management Development
• Health Economics and Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
• Project and Change Management
• Public Procurement
• Public Management

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