Course Description
Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Economic Science In Policy Analysis
This two-year, part-time programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. It explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy, including project management, economic and financial analysis, social policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. On completion of the first year of the programme, students receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Analysis. In the second year, they complete a supervised dissertation on a policy analysis issue that they are particularly interested in. The subjects taken in the first year, including a module on research methods, will help prepare students to choose and complete an appropriate dissertation. Graduates of this programme are very well-equipped to play a role in the formulation and implementation of public policies in a very wide range of areas.
Course Fee
The cost of the first year of the programme (Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Analysis) is €7,900 per annum. The fee for the second year (Master of Economic Science in Policy Analysis) is €5,000 per annum. Fees include all matriculation and examination fees, all seminars, textbooks and course material, payable in two instalments.
College | Institute of Public Administration |
Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
Course Category | Business Management, Business |
Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
Course Duration | One/two academic years |
Entry Requirements | Applicants must have a primary degree or equivalent qualification. |
Course Provider
Institute of Public Administration
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Institute of Public Administration
Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Ireland