Course Summary
A Progressive Post Graduate Diploma course designed to prepare graduates for management careers in accounting and finance.
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.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
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. Please see here(PDF file) for further details.
Application Details
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
Intake Dates
Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
Fees
Please see link to course fee below.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career 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
Duration
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.