Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector

Entry requirements

Normally a UK second class honours degree, or better, in any discipline or the equivalent of this for international students. If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience, you may be eligible to apply.

This course is directed at personnel at Principal Officer (Grade 7) or equivalent from Northern Ireland the Republic of Ireland. The course is open to candidates from government departments and the wider public service.

Participants will be accepted from those identified by their organisation with a remit to implement a strategic change programme. Applicants would be particularly welcome from those working in areas such as;

• Major organisational reform; or
• Providing shared services across organisational boundaries; or
• Programme or project management

Months of entry

January

Course content

This programme is designed specifically for senior public servants who want to strengthen leadership capability, drive innovation, and deliver transformational change within their organisations. Participants will gain a deep understanding of strategic challenges facing the public sector and learn practical approaches to implementing complex change programmes.

Why choose this programme?

• Cross-border collaboration: Learn alongside peers from Northern Ireland the Republic of Ireland.
• Executive-level education: Tailored for senior leaders driving reform and innovation.
• Applied learning: Work-based research project focused on your organisation.
• Expert-led delivery: Lectures, seminars, and workshops from leading academics and industry specialists.