Overview
Students in the Health Project Management programme from Institute of Technology, Sligo will gain insights into using leadership skills for the effective management of change. Students will also become proficient in a range of research methods and tools in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches.
Objectives of Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Project Management
- To develop knowledge and analytical skills in the planning and delivery of evidence based health projects.
- To develop leadership and health project management competencies and show evidence of using these in health or other settings
- To develop competencies in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design
- To develop self – reflective and leadership skills in the management of organisational change and in health project management
- To develop professional practice skills to work autonomously and in collaboration with a broad range of relevant stakeholders.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be suitably qualified to work in a wide range of health, community and workplace settings.
Roles may include health promotion and development officers for a range of topics for example sport/physical activity, mental health and sexual health with various population groups.
Graduates may pursue careers as health project officers or health project managers, development officers, researchers and as wellness practitioners.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Project Management
- Quantitative Methods for Health Research
- Change Management and Leadership in Health Project Management
- Qualitative & Mixed Methods for Health Research
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Project Management Health Management Health Sciences View 122 other Masters in Health Sciences in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications with a 2.2 Honours award in a relevant discipline may apply.
- Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- As Healthy Ireland encourages all sectors of society to engage in promoting health we welcome graduates from a wide variety of backgrounds including but not limited to health science/ health promotion, sport and leisure, education, social sciences and childcare.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2000 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2000 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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