Leadership & Operational Management - Extended Campus
The programme will provide the student with the knowledge to demonstrate anunderstanding of a leadership and operation role and this will elevate them within their roles interms of competence and the assignment of responsibility.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
Part-time, blended.
Course Delivery
Classes are delivered using a hybrid approach involving a combination of pre-course reading, pre-recorded classes, live and onsite classes.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who are over 23 years of age are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students. Those under 23 years must meet CAO entry requirements for higher level education.
Further information
Next Intake September 2026
Validated by South East Technological University SETU Carlow campus, the Level 8, (60 credit),honours degree programme is offered as a blend of online and onsite delivery. Delivery methods may include interactive workshops, in-session discussions, presentations, and group-based activities. Students will attend bridging studies sessions before commencing classes in early September. The principle aim of this programme is to develop strategic as well as practical skills in the area of operational management. The programme will provide the student with the knowledge to demonstrate an understanding of a leadership and operation role and this will elevate them within their roles interms of competence and the assignment of responsibility. It will also increase participation in key decision making in operational processes and provide learners with a cross-disciplinary education in the broad areas of protection of persons and property, together with a strategic knowledge of operational management and leadership.
Who is this programme for?
The primary target learner groups are those employed in an Emergency Services or Blue Light roles. However, applications from other sectors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Online Support
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
Learners will undertake the following modules:
Practical Leadership for Enhanced Performance
Advanced Incident Command Management
Business Research Methods
Critical Incident Stress Management
Project Management & Communications
Strategic Management of Operations
Dissertation
For further details contact extendedcampus.cw@setu.ie or phone 059 9175286