Programme Overview - Real-time, immersive, virtual learning
This programme, developed by Dublin Academic Medical Centre (DAMC) clinicians in partnership with Smurfit Executive Development, provides doctors with relevant management language, tools and best practices, and focuses on practical skill development through highly-interactive discussions, role-plays and simulations.
Participants will learn to understand key business management principles, practices and tools in relation to healthcare dynamics, financial management and leadership. Learning outcomes include increased managerial effectiveness through the application of theoretical knowledge and practice, and the evaluation and appraisal of financial data to improve service development and efficiency.
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Key Details
Saturday 20th September 2025
Next Intake
€2,750
Fees
6 days virtually
Duration
Certificate (NFQ Level 9)
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For more information
Postgraduate Centre Coordinator
To apply for this programme, please contact the Postgraduate Centre Coordinator at the Mater Hospital Postgraduate Centre on postgrad@mater.ie or telephone +353 1 803 4383. You can also visit https://www.materpostgrad.com/
The Smurfit Experience
Module Schedule for Spring 2025 intake
| Module Title | Lecturer | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| First Weekend | ||
| Physicians as Leaders | Prof. Karan Sonpar | Saturday 20th September 2025 |
| Service Design & Delivery | Ms. Kathy O'Reilly |
Sunday 21st September 2025 |
| Second Weekend | ||
| Developing a Toolbox to Overcome the Immunity to Change | Dr. Gearoid Hardy | Saturday 1st November 2025 |
| Negotiation & Influence | Dr. Gearoid Hardy | Sunday 2nd November 2025 |
| Third Weekend | ||
| Business Fundamentals & Value Measurement for Healthcare Transformation | Prof. Geraldine Doyle | Saturday & Sunday 29th & 30th November 2025 |
FT Global Rankings confirm UCD as leading Irish provider of Executive Education
UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked in the global top 50 and EU top 25 in both the Open Enrolment and Custom Executive Education in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings continuing its place as Ireland’s leading provider of Executive Education.
The School is ranked 33rd in the world in the Custom Executive Education Rankings. Within the ranking criteria, the School ranked an impressive 4th globally for Growth reflecting year-on-year revenue growth and repeat business and 27th for Programme Design which ensures flexibility of the curriculum and cutting-edge expert lecturers. Overall, Client Satisfaction is highest in Ireland and ranks 23rd globally.
In the Open Enrolment Ranking, Smurfit Executive Development ranked 46th globally and first in Ireland marking the 7th year in the global top 50. Among the criteria used to assess the categories, the School scored in the global top 50 in 12 out of 14 categories. Find out more here
The ranking demonstrates consistency at the highest standard in the delivery of world-class executive education programmes and places UCD Smurfit Executive Development with an elite group of business institutions that are among the most recognised in the world.
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