Course Summary
This programme is aimed at those who want to develop into a leadership or management role and those who want to improve their skills and lead teams and complex projects. It is also suitable for current senior professionals, leaders and managers who wish to further develop their competencies and play a valuable role in shaping their organisation in the social care sector.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Application Details
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Duration
Study Hours
It is recommended that students should allow 10 hours per week per 10-credit module.
On-Campus Attendance
Attendance is required at the Mayo Campus for 4 x 1.5 days residential sessions per semester (Thursday afternoons and Friday all day once a month over the academic year).