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DCUBS Centre for Executive Programmes

Management Development Programmes

Understanding Public Private Partnerships

This innovative programme has been designed to introduce participants to leading-edge thinking in the area of Public Private Partnerships. Its objective is to develop in participants a strategic orientation to Public Private Partnerships, not just an operational one, as these projects tend to be of a long-term nature.


The programme is run typically as 10 full-day sessions (8.30am to 4.30pm) on one day every second week. The specific day and time can be agreed to suit the needs of participants and their organisation.


Indicative content for this programme is as follows (delivery days required indicated in brackets):

  • Concepts, Rationale and Contractual Options (1)
  • The Procurement Process (3)
  • Project Appraisal and Feasibility Studies (2)
  • Communications and Stakeholder Relations (1)
  • Project Finance and Risk Analysis (2)
  • Contract Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (1)