Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Enhance your leadership skills for public service. The MSc in Applied Leadership and Management in the Public Sector equips you with essential strategic, managerial, and research competencies necessary to elevate service delivery and effectively lead teams across health, social care, and the broader public sector.

This program is designed with a practical, work-oriented approach, allowing you to implement evidence-based methodologies in governance, compliance, change management, and decision-making within your professional environment.

What you'll study

The MSc comprises a series of core modules aimed at strengthening leadership skills, enhancing governance knowledge, and developing applied research capabilities. The curriculum is tailored to be directly applicable to your current workplace and professional obligations.

• Employment Law and Finance
• Governance and Compliance for Quality
• Leadership and Management
• Applied Research
• Strategic Organisational Dynamics and Change for Leaders
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Capstone / final assessment: The program includes practical research learning, culminating in a final assessment format that is detailed on the program website.

Note: The availability and order of modules may vary depending on the intake.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of a Lower Second Class degree or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in English, demonstrated through recognized language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test, with required scores outlined in the entry requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of this MSc program can anticipate a range of career opportunities within the public sector, including leadership roles in health and social care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit entities. The skills and knowledge gained will empower you to drive positive change and effectively manage teams in various public service contexts.