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Graduate Spotlight: Reflections on the Masters in Professional Practice

Written by Mary McCabe on . Posted in Blog.

We’re proud to share the experiences of our graduates, whose journeys through the Masters in Professional Practice have helped them advance their careers and deepen their expertise. Hear from Andy Clarkin and Claudine Leonard , who recently completed the programme and reflects on the skills, confidence, and professional growth they gained along the way.

TU Dublin-accredited Masters in Professional Practice

Having recently completed the TU Dublin-accredited Masters in Professional Practice, I am delighted to recommend it to other experienced professionals seeking to advance their business acumen in areas such as digital marketing, strategic management, finance, leadership, and business communications.

This is an intensive, 11-month course and is both rigorous and highly practical, blending in-person and online sessions to accommodate working professionals. Personally, it deepened my understanding of key business areas such as team development, coaching, leadership, and strategy. It also afforded me the space and time to work specifically on our business with a group of other experienced professionals from diverse business backgrounds. I found the collaborative environment and expert instruction invaluable, and the skills acquired have already enhanced my professional effectiveness and strategic perspective. It also fulfilled a long-standing personal development goal.

I highly recommend this programme for professionals aiming to elevate their career and leadership capabilities.

Andy Clarkin – Managing Director, AG2

This course was just what I needed to increase my knowledge and sharpen my strategic thinking. It was a brilliant way to build on skills from my years of experience and to combine that experience with new theories. The small class size made it easier to connect with and learn from my tutors and fellow students, who were all industry professionals. There was a genuine sense of camaraderie when working together that made the course much more enjoyable than I had expected. I am so grateful to DPP Skillnet and TUD, and I would highly recommend this programme because it gave me much more confidence in myself and my future as a small business owner.


Claudine Leonard – Owner/Creative Designer, Claudine Leonard Design