Course Description
Professional Diploma in Finance for Non Financial Managers
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
Designed to equip non-financial managers with the essential financial tools and knowledge.
The course is suitable for working professionals and managers from various non-financial backgrounds to give them the skills and confidence to make informed and objective financial decisions. It is also designed to equip non-financial managers with the essential financial tools and knowledge to fully participate in strategic policy.
Why Study Finance For Non-Financial Managers at Griffith College?
This course is designed to equip non-financial managers with the essential financial tools and knowledge to fully participate in strategic policy. It provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of financial and management accounting, introducing students to a broad programme of accounting experiences from day books to financial statements and their interpretation to the practical business financial activity of budgeting, and controls demanded by contemporary organisations.
On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:
- Understand how financial statements are prepared complying with accounting standards and legislation.
- Interpret and analyse company accounts and perform ratio analysis for better decision-making.
- Communicate more effectively with the Finance Department.
- Understand budget preparation and its advantages and disadvantages.
- Analyse financial risks within their departments.
- Gain an insight into the role of financial strategy in an organisation and develop an understanding of financing and resource allocation.
College Name | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
Course Category | Business, Finance |
Course Type | Classroom Based |
Course Qualification | Diploma |
Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
Course Start Date | 21st October 2024 |
Course End Date | 27th January 2025 |
Course Duration | 12 Weeks |
Course Times | Available on campus or online delivery. This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm over 12 weeks. On-Campus Delivery: Classes will commence on Monday, 19th February 2024. Online Delivery: Classes will be delivered live online using Zoom and will commence on Wednesday, 28th February 2024. |
Awarding Body | Institute of Commercial Management |
Title of Awarding | Professional Diploma in Finance for Non Financial Managers |
Entry Requirements | Under 23 Years: 5 O6/H7 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award OR FETAC Level 5 Full Award Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students): Direct Entry - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. It is recommended that applicants have a good understanding of both written and spoken English. |
Career Path | Graduates from this course may develop their skills further by completing the BA in Business or the Professional Diploma in Leadership Skills at Griffith College and by doing so will broaden their knowledge and academic studies within the business environment. |