Accounting & Finance Management

This Masters 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.

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



Dissertation

Dissertation [Traditional]

Dissertation by Practice - Industry Project

Applicants normally must hold an approved honours degree in the field of accounting and finance or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary / professional institution.



English Language

All applicants for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency to a standard of at least 6.5 in IELTS, 575 TOEFL or equivalent.



Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here(PDF file) for further details.



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 MSc 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.



How to Apply

Applicants can apply directly on our website.



The entry requirement 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.

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

Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025

Cork - Full-Time - September 2025

Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025

Dublin - Part-Time - February 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2026

Cork - Full-Time - February 2026

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



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)



Exemptions:

ACCA: Up to 9 exemptions in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) fundamental exam papers:



Graduates from MSCAF/ PDAFM 2025-2029 who choose to pursue the ACCA professional qualification may claim up to 9 exemptions in the ACCA Fundamental papers, then complete FOUR Strategic Professional Exams, an Ethics and Professional Skills module and THREE years relevant practical experience, to qualify as an ACCA member.



ACA: Exemption from CAP 1 with the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) Ireland



Graduates from MSCAF/ PDAFM 2025-2029 who choose to pursue the ACA professional qualification may claim exemptions in the CAP 1 (Chartered Accountants Proficiency 1) exam and then complete CAP 2 and FAE (final admitting exams) and THREE years relevant practical experience, to qualify as an ACA member.