Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Management
Postgraduate Diploma
Governance and Management
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Course Description
Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between governance and public policymaking. This course is designed to balance cutting edge academic research with real-world examples to prepare you for the policymaking world.
This programme provides you with an insight into modern day and future governance principles, practices and issues. It is designed to provide a sound understanding of governance and leadership from corporate, investor and stakeholder perspectives.
The course also provides an insight into the major reports that have been published on the subject, and delves into the related organisational and ethical issues facing directors, governors and organisations’ stakeholders.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:
- Level 6 Degree;
OR
- a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to the study programme and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
• public administration practitioners, managers and officials from ministries, local authorities and public and private bodies
• public leaders and CEOs from the public and private sector
• policy practitioners from the private sector and civil society organisations
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include:
- Executive secretary
- Supervisor
- Manager
Modules
You are required to complete 1 compulsory module (6 ECTS) and 4 elective (24 ECTS), to fulfil the requirements of this postgraduate certificate.
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How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Dissertation Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Course Intake Dates
March/ April 2025
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
1. Critically analyse and evaluate the fundamental principles related to governance in a local and global context.
2. Explain and critically appraise the nature and origins of corporate governance issues facing both the public and private sectors and the ethical implications that arise.
3. Critically assess and apply the necessary characteristics and roles of managers in public and private sector in context of management theory.
4. Critically assess leadership theories in the context of public and private organisations.
5. Appreciate and assess the implications of regulatory and governance issues and consequences of making certain operational and financial decisions.
6. Show an appreciation of the political, moral, and economic pressures that determine the form, content, and development of aspects of the general principles of business and corporate law.
7. Examine strategy and strategic processes that focus on improving organisational performance over the long term.
8. Carry out research within the specialised field and develop the ability to criticize the research of other authors.
9. Communicate the knowledge acquired from research to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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The road is rough and bumpy, but the satisfaction at the end of the journey is priceless. IDEA Academy administration, staff and lecturers made it feel more effortless than it looks. Success isn’t easy, but if you believe you can achieve it. No words can explain my gratitude for all the help and motivation provided throughout the course. It’s never too late to enrich your academic portfolio.
Kevin Borg
M.Sc. in Governance and Management