About the course
This course is designed to enable public services managers to further develop strategic practice and knowledge relevant to developing innovative service delivery, effective organisation and service performance. This will be achieved in collaboration with colleagues from other agencies and professions.
The course emphasises and supports joint development opportunities to facilitate inter-agency working. It also provides an arena to network with like-minded professionals in the public services field who can inform practice through shared experiences.
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Course content
The course content has been developed to provide an up-to-date and relevant insight into specific areas of public service management directly applicable to the work place.
Modules
Certificate:
- The Public Services Manager
- Managing People and Performance
- Managing Performance and Quality of Public Service Delivery.
If you have already completed the Certificate in Public Services Management you need only to complete the Diploma modules
Diploma:
- Strategic Analysis and Financial Management
- Action for Partnerships
- Strategic Leadership and Organisational Change (option)
- Financial Management and Performance Measurement (option)
- Contemporary Issues in Public Management.
Study and support
Full support is provided by tutorial staff and electronic media is available for use. To enable you to enhance your performance the courses employ a variety of teaching and learning approaches including workshops, small group learning and set work for personal management development.
Assessment
You will be assessed upon four assignments and two presentations.
Resources and facilities
Nottingham Business School's professional approach to management education is supported by a suite of state-of-the-art teaching rooms and the latest in communication and information technology. The School provides a high quality management learning environment, designed to encourage creative thinking about real world issues confronting managers and their organisations.
For further information about our resources and facilities please visit Nottingham Business Schools website.
Graduates usually find that the confidence they gain whilst undertaking the course enables them to manage more effectively and progress positively within the sector. This results in enhanced career opportunities.
This course does not currently offer placements, however the module content is directly applicable to the workplace.
Entry requirements:
- a PG Certificate in Public Services Management or equivalent
- evidence of current/recent management practice at a strategic level.
English language requirements
See the English language entry requirements for courses at Nottingham Business School and the full list of all English language qualifications accepted.
How to apply
Applications should be made using the apply online button at the top of the page.
