This one-year, part-time programme analyses public management issues using models and concepts from the social sciences and quantitative disciplines. It is both a stand-alone qualification and year one of the IPA Master of Arts Programme. The programme is divided into two semesters, each of which includes three subjects. Programmes begin in September and January each year.
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Awarding Body | UCD |
| Course Duration | One Year, Part Time |
| Course Time | Distance education with weekend seminars. |
| Course Fee | 5000.00 |

This four-year, part-time programme explores public management in its various dimensions and the distinctive role of public sector organisations.
The MA - Public Management is a two-year, part-time programme that combines instruction in key public management subjects and an opportunity to research about a specific public management topic.
The Master of Arts - Human Resource Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in human resource management.