This short course comprises three subjects: management and organisational behaviour; human resources management; and organisation development. The synergistic relationship between individual and group behaviour and organisational functioning and organisational culture is central to the course. By the end of the course, participants should:

• Understand and utilise a strategic approach to the operation of the main activities in the management of people.
• Understand how to enable the healthy functioning of organisation systems through process consultation.
• Appreciate the role of the manager or leader in Irish healthcare, particularly in bringing about change and influencing the delivery of person-centred care in health services.

This short course is comprised of eleven three-hour sessions and usually runs in the Michaelmas and Hilary terms (September to March).

This short course is comprised of eleven three-hour sessions and usually runs in the Michaelmas and Hilary terms (September to March).

€2,000 (excluding application fee)

Admission criteria

Applications will be considered from applicants with health service management experience. In addition, applicants should hold a good honors degree in a professional discipline or hold other qualifications deemed appropriate by the course committee.

How to apply

Interested applicants please contact Ms Stephanie Culson, email: Stephanie.culson@tcd.ie, phone: 01 896 2665 for an application pack.

Duration

All sessions take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Precise dates and times for each session will be provided.