The DGov is a 4 - 5 year professional doctoral programme. It provides public policy-makers and public sector managers with the advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand. Students explore how public policy-making has evolved, and is continuing to evolve, as a result of changes in the structure and practices of the modern state. The programme will enable policy-makers to gain a comprehensive understanding of issues and patterns of governance in Ireland and abroad. It involves the study of various modules and the preparation of a research project.
The DGov programme:
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Category | Governance, Business |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | 4-5 years |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | To apply please contact the Graduate Studies office at the IPA and request an application form. This should be completed and returned, together with: A copy of the applicant’s CV Copies of degree certificates A covering letter detailing the applicant’s reasons for applying Two references A letter confirming that the course fees will be paid by the student or a third party, e.g. the applicant’s employer |
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