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During this programme, you will:  

• Be empowered and challenged to reflect, and engage in self-evaluation, and career development. 

• Learn to communicate with confidence, make informed decisions and show initiative. 

• Understand and apply a comprehensive range of management skills and techniques to influence & improve individual, team, and organisational outcomes. 

• Be able to differentiate the central managerial components of one’s organisational role from the technical and administrative components. 

• Develop a deeper insight and understanding into a first-time supervisor/manager’s role, and how to select, develop and motivate an effective team. 

• Acquire the knowledge and skills base with which to help plan change and continuous improvement.

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) 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Bespoke online programme induction 

• Weekly evening Live online lectures 

• Programme bookended with two full on-campus teaching days 

• Continuous assessment  
   
• Reflective practice and guided readings 

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Evening live online lectures 

• Supported by the expertise & industry experience of the teaching team  

• Resources, books, and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library. 

• Timetable provided after registration 

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• : 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 & leading your team; Group formation, norms, and cohesiveness; Differences between groups and teams; Team roles and characteristics of effective teams. 

• : 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. 

• : How to Communicate Effectively; Communication barriers; Personal and team-based communication; Development of questioning, active listening, and assertiveness skills. 

• : This module seeks to empower and challenge students to engage in self-evaluation and reflection by prioritising their learning and development needs. 

Spring Semester 

• : 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 and Team Relations; Framework of employment law in Ireland; Role of third-party institutions; Legal aspects of employment practices; Grievance and Disciplinary practices. 

• : 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. 

• : 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. 

• : 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  

• Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant organisational work experience with applicable RPL. 

• Applicants should be seeking a third-level qualification in management to validate their experience and advance their career.  

• Applicants should aspire to or hold their first management/supervisor position. 

• Please call our Programme Team (Breda +353 86 0661706 or Mike +353 86 3162583) to discuss or clarify. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:   

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents to provide:    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €2,290

Non- EU - €2,990

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

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).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Students typically bring several years of professional experience and hold roles ranging from frontline and middle management to senior leadership.  

This course can lead roles in a wide variety of sectors: including med-tech, aerospace, healthcare, banking, the voluntary sector, and NGOs, reflecting the broad relevance and impact of our programmes. 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions