Accounting & Finance Management

Overview

A progressive master's course designed to prepare graduates for management careers in accounting and finance.



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.



Why Study Accounting & Finance Management at Griffith College

Our MSc in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis 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 industry in the Business Consultancy and the Dissertation by Practice Industry Project capstone modules.

• 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



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 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.



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



If applicable:

• Translation of both degree award and transcripts

• Current GNIB

• Proof of English Proficiency

One year full-time, Two years part-time.



The part-time course will run subject to meeting sufficient numbers. The timetable will follow the following format

• 3 evenings per week, 6.30 pm-9 pm; online + 3/4 Saturday workshops.

Intake Dates: February 2025 | September 2025

We run two intakes for this course, commencing as follows:

Autumn: September*

Spring: February*



*subject to sufficient numbers.

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 and 10, including PhD and doctoral levels.



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