Accounting & Finance Management

Overview

A Progressive Diploma course designed to prepare graduates for management careers in accounting and finance.



The Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management programme is delivered on a full and part time/blended basis by a team of award-winning accounting, finance and legal industry and practice professionals and full-time academics. The programme provides advanced insight to an extensive range of laws, regulations and professional frameworks and standards, accounting and finance management theories concepts, practices, tools and techniques, and modern accounting and finance technology.



Learners acquire the advanced knowledge, skills and competencies required to prepare and interpret reports and recommend compliant, best practice and ethical solutions for a range of organisational internal and external financial and reporting requirements, and effectively lead individuals, teams and organisations in contemporary business. Graduates are thus prepared for an exciting and rewarding career in the accounting, finance and related professions.



Why Study Accounting & Finance at Griffith College?

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on a part-time basis over a one-year period and aims to prepare graduates for careers in International Accounting and Finance Management.

• Designed and delivered by qualified professionals, industry experts and full-time academics, including national and international Professional Accountancy Bodies' examinations award winning lecturers (ACCA and CPA).

• Six elective module choices offering three possible career pathways; Professional Accounting, Finance Professional, Business Management.

• Opportunity to work with and promote yourself to the extensive Industry connections of the Graduate Business School in the Business Consultancy module.

• Engage with national and EU Business Research with the Research and Innovation Hub.

• Consistent recognition at the Irish Accountancy Awards for 'Excellence in Accounting Education'.

• Student winners at HECA Research Awards; Student Entrepreneur winners of EU Seed Funding.

Core Modules

• Financial Reporting

• Strategic Financial Management

• Law and Governance

• Financial Data Analysis

• Strategic Corporate Reporting

• Strategic Performance Management

• Business Consultancy

• Business Research Methods



Electives

• Taxation (Irl)

• Advanced Audit & Assurance

• Sustainable Finance

• Quantitative Finance

• Digital Transformation

• Leadership in Organisations

The entry requirements for this programme is a minimum of 2.2 honours undergraduate degree (level 8) in an accounting and finance-related discipline.



Non-business graduates with relevant work experience may apply on the basis of their experiential learning. Please contact the admissions team to find out more.



Accreditation of Prior Learning and Prior Experience (APL/APEL)

The Graduate Business School welcomes applications from those with prior academic and/or professional learning experience which may be relevant to the PGDip in Accounting and Finance Management programme. Applicants who wish for their prior academic and/or professional learning experience to be considered are requested to indicate this at the time of application and we will be happy to examine all of the relevant documentation accordingly.



English Language

Students who are not native English speakers will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. A minimum score of IELTS 6.5, 575 TOEFL or equivalent is required.



Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply directly on our website.



As part of your application, you will be asked to provide supporting documents, including:

• Proof of ID (passport)

• Undergraduate Degree Award and Transcripts

• Up to date and detailed CV



If applicable:

• Translation of both degree award and transcripts

• Current GNIB

• Proof of English Proficiency

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.



Part-time course: The part-time course will run subject to meeting sufficient numbers. The timetable will follow the following format - Three evenings per week, 6.30 pm-9 pm; online + 3/4 Saturday workshops.

Intake Dates: February 2025

Academic Progression

Graduates can progress to professional accountancy and finance bodies to advance their studies and attain professional qualifications, including:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• Chartered Accountants (ACA)

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)



Graduates can also progress to further academic studies at level 9, including Post Graduate Diploma and Masters programmes in the discipline.



Career Progression

Graduates can pursue employment, for example:

• Graduate trainee financial/ management accountant

• Graduate trainee financial manager

• Graduate trainee external auditor

• Graduate trainee internal auditor

• Graduate trainee tax advisor/ consultant

• Financial Data Analyst

• General manager

• Entrepreneur and business owner