The Professional Diploma in Digital Leadership is a part-time programme taken over six months. The programme has two intakes per year: one in Autumn and one in Spring.

Students take 30 credits as follows:

IM6034 Digital Leadership and Strategy (5 credits)
IM6035 Digital Disruption and Transformation (5 credits)
IM6036 Digital Innovation (5 credits)
IM6037 Digital Transformation Project (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Professional Diploma in Digital Leadership (NFQ Level 9, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Understand and apply the latest digital trends, technologies, platforms and business models driving digital disruption;
• Demonstrate how organisational leadership and strategy practices can adapt in response to the threats and opportunities posed by digital disruption;
• Assess the digital capabilities of an organisation and the benefits that can be derived through a digital strategy;
• Nurture digital capabilities through a deep understanding and application of the latest research, models, and frameworks in digital leadership;
• Apply Design Thinking to a digital transformation initiative in an organisation;
• Investigate, analyse, plan and execute a digital transformation strategy or project in an organisation.