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PGDip in Management Excellence

University College Dublin

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland•QS 2027 #100 =

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Offered by University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, PGDip in Management Excellence is a postgraduate diploma in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is EUR 9,115 per year (EUR 9,115 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: EUR 9,115 / year
International tuition: EUR 9,115 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: hub.ucd.ie ·

Program details

Overview

The Management Excellence Professional Diploma is a one-year, part-time programme at NFQ Level 9, delivered by Smurfit Executive Development. Its core modules cover competitive advantage through operations, the manager as leader, improving business profitability, personal impact and presence, collaborative communications, and marketing for profitable growth. The part-time option is open to EEA applicants only, and entry is direct. The page notes that recognition of prior learning may apply. The award is a Professional Diploma, and the course starts in September.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Open to Domestic (EEA) applicants only; not available to international (non-EEA) applicants. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may award admission and/or credit exemptions.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026

About University College Dublin

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Type: University College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1854
QS rank: #100 =
Programs: 234
Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Management Excellence award?

University College Dublin awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Management Excellence take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in Management Excellence cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 9,115 per year (EUR 9,115 per year for local students).

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