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Executive Management (Postgraduate Diploma, Level 9, 60 ECTS)
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Location: Online
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years: 1
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Fees: This programme will be funded/part-funded by Springboard+ for the academic year 2026/2027. This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants. Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS. The 10% payable is €850.
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Executive Management is a Level 9 qualification designed for aspiring and current managers who want to deepen their strategic, financial and operational leadership capabilities. The programme develops advanced management competencies, equipping learners to analyse complex organisational challenges, lead teams, influence strategy and drive performance in modern, dynamic business environments.
Delivered fully online and structured around applied, real‑world organisational contexts, the programme blends strategic management, leadership, economics, finance, global talent management, marketing and sustainable operations. Learners engage in critical thinking, problem‑solving, group collaboration and evidence‑based decision‑making, preparing them for senior managerial roles across diverse industries.
Graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of executive management functions, enhanced analytical and leadership skills, and the professional readiness for progression into senior roles or further study such as an MBA.
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Modules
Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance
Develops advanced skills in analysing financial statements, evaluating funding options, assessing investment decisions, understanding risk, and interpreting contemporary financial and technological developments in corporate finance.
Strategic Management
Explores strategy formation and implementation, competitive advantage, ESG considerations, leadership in strategy, environmental and industry analysis, and the tools and frameworks used in strategic decision‑making.
International Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Consumer Behaviour
Examines global marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, omnichannel customer experiences, organisational creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking for innovation and growth.
Operations and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Covers global supply chain strategy, inventory and materials management, lean systems, procurement, logistics, sustainable operations, ethical sourcing and future supply chain technologies.
Global Talent Management
Focuses on managing people in a global context, including talent planning, performance and engagement, reward, coaching, diversity and inclusion, international workforce challenges and employee relations.
Business Economics
Develops the ability to apply economic theory to business decisions, analyse markets and competition, evaluate government policy and regulation, and assess globalisation and international economic trends.
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Participants will be required to have a Level 8 Degree in any discipline plus three years post qualification relevant supervisory or management experience.
Applicants with a Level 7 degree with significant post qualification relevant management experience will be considered in line with the University’s RPL Policy
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This programme will be delivered online.
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Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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Graduates are prepared for leadership positions where strategic thinking, operational oversight and people management are essential. Typical career pathways include:
Mid‑Level to Senior Management Roles
- Operations Manager / General Manager
- Strategic Planning Manager
- Business Unit or Department Manager
- Senior Project or Programme Manager
- Business Development or International Expansion Manager
Specialist Leadership Roles
- Talent & People Management Lead
- Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
- Marketing or Customer Strategy Manager
- Financial Planning / Commercial Manager
- Corporate Services Manager
Consulting & Advisory Roles
- Management Consultant
- Strategy & Organisational Development Consultant
- HR or Talent Consultant
- Business Transformation Advisor
Progression Pathways
- Progression to an MBA
- Entry into executive‑level leadership development programmes
- Pathway towards consultancy, senior specialist roles, or further postgraduate study
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This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie
To be informed of the next intake via email, please click the Register Your Interest button above.
This programme will be funded/part-funded by Springboard+ for the academic year 2026/2027.
This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.
Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS. The 10% payable is €850.
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising Unemployed and Returner applicants (see www.springboardcourses.ie for full details of applicant types). Applications will be closed once the maximum number of applicants has been reached.
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This course is expected to open for applications on May 2026 on www.springboardcourses.ie
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising Unemployed and Returner applicants (see www.springboardcourses.ie for full details of applicant types). Applications will be closed once the maximum number of applicants has been reached.
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Executive Management (Postgraduate Diploma, Level 9, 60 ECTS)
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Email: dolores.kelly@tus.ie
Telephone: 0906468119
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