A completed application form, digital photograph and copy of transcripts for all university-level degrees (if applicable and excluding those taken at UCD) are required. A telephone or personal interview with the Programme Director may form part of the admission process to help determine whether the programme is the fit for the applicant.

Our suite of Professional Diplomas will be delivered in-person at Smurfit Executive Development on UCD's Smurfit School Blackrock campus to facilitate the best learning experience for participants. Participants are required to attend in person. 

This programme is suitable for senior leaders who operate within a system of governance. It can suit existing board members as well as aspiring ones. It is also suitable for executives in organisations who do not have a legal board, but have equivalent governance arrangements. Participants should have at least 8 years management experience and hold a primary degree or equivalent professional qualification. Consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold a primary degree but their depth of industry and organisational experience qualifies them as suitable participants.

Tuition Fees

The fee of €15,940 or €15,140 (UCD Business Alumni Discount) is a comprehensive cost that includes tuition, all course related materials, lunches and refreshments while on campus. There are no additional overheads. We offer staged payments and there is no interest charged for choosing this option.

Important Note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year. Click here to read more. 

Programme tuition fees for the year of entry into a programme can be viewed online here.

Scholarship

Every year UCD Smurfit School and the 30% Club offer a full scholarship to one female candidate to attend the Professional Diploma in Corporate Governance. To apply for the scholarship applicants should first meet the entry requirements for this diploma. More details can be found at this link: 30% Club Scholarship

Tax relief is available on tuition fees for participants who wish to self-fund. Please see www.revenue.ie for further information on how to apply for this relief. All decisions on individual tax relief requests are subject to the discretion of the Revenue Commissioners.

On successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Corporate Governance by UCD Smurfit Executive Development (30 ECTS at NFQ Level 9). This diploma forms part of the MSc in Business (Leadership and Management Practice) Pathway.