The aim of the one-year, part-time Diploma in Finance is to extend and deepen the understanding gained at the IPA Certificate in Finance level. This will involve a more in-depth treatment of the key topic areas in finance and their applicability in practice. Delivery is via a direct learning programme for each module, supported by tutorials, which will guide each student through the course. Modules include: Accountability & Risk; Accounting for Decisions; Public Sector Performance Reporting; Reporting Financial Results and Taxation.
This course will commence in
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 109408 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Awarding Body | UCD |
| Course Duration | One Year. Requires 25 days attendance. |
| Course Time | 9:30 - 5:00 on scheduled dates. |
| Course Fee | 2500.00 |
| Career Path | Successful students of the Diploma in Finance can progress to year three of the Institute's Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) programme should they wish to continue their studies. |

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