Expand+The cost of the programme is €2,750 per annum (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments.

Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.

The first instalment is due on or before September 08...

Hide-The cost of the programme is €2,750 per annum (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments.

Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.

The first instalment is due on or before September 08, 2017. The second instalment is due on or before January 26, 2018.
Some programmes are invoiced on completion of the first module.

Fees can be paid by:
- Debit/Credit Card
- Cheque (payable to Institute of Public Administration)
- Bank Draft

Studying at an Institute of Technology?
Those students taking their programme through evening lectures at a regional Institute of Technology pay the first instalment of their fee to the relevant Institute of Technology and the second to the IPA.

Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees directly to the IPA, students, when enrolling, must submit a letter from their training or HR officer confirming that fees will be paid directly.

Note: A letter stating that fees will be refunded to students at the end of the year will not suffice.

Expand+Applicants require:
1. A Leaving Certificate with a minimum of grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. Students applying for the BBS (Hons) must have...

Hide-Applicants require:
1. A Leaving Certificate with a minimum of grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. Students applying for the BBS (Hons) must have passed the Mathematics paper OR

2. Students of mature years (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may be matriculated by the IPA for the purpose of entering a course of study.

Special Case Applications
Prospective students who do not meet the requirements under paragraphs 1 and 2 above may qualify for admission by meeting other equivalent requirements. A Special Case Application Form can be requested from:

Dr Denis O’Brien,
Registrar,
Institute of Public Administration,
57 - 61 Lansdowne Road,
Dublin D04 TC62, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (01) 240 3600
Email: undergrad@ipa.ie

Subject Accumulation
In some programmes, students may enrol for one or more subjects each year until they complete the programme stage.

Exemptions
Graduates and those with other relevant awards, in particular university, QQI and Institute of Technology awards, may apply for an exemption from a subject(s) or entire stage of certain IPA programmes. Only those who have studied relevant disciplines with be considered for exemptions. Exemptions cannot be awarded in a one-year programme or at the award stage of longer programmes.

Application forms for exemptions are available from the IPA. They must be completed and returned no later than early October 2017. Applications must be accompanied by transcripts of results for each year of previous third-level studies.

Expand+The Programme
Understanding how organisations, business units and departments manage their finances is plainly of critical importance to a successful career. Many people know that they would benefit from instruction in the key accounting principles...

Hide-The Programme
Understanding how organisations, business units and departments manage their finances is plainly of critical importance to a successful career. Many people know that they would benefit from instruction in the key accounting principles and processes at the heart of organisational life. The Diploma in Financial Management is a one-year, part-time programme that gives students a solid grounding in these principles and processes. It seeks to give students confidence in core accounting techniques and in financial management.

Is this Programme for You?
This programme appeals to students who would like to be competent in the essential components of accountancy and finance. It will attract students who work, or would like to work, in financial services and business management.

Expand+Financial Accounting – Fundamentals:
This course explains the key principles and techniques of financial accounting. Students will learn about different accounting systems, the purpose of accounting records, and the preparation and analysis of prof...

Hide-Financial Accounting – Fundamentals:
This course explains the key principles and techniques of financial accounting. Students will learn about different accounting systems, the purpose of accounting records, and the preparation and analysis of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and income and expenditure accounts.

Financial Accounting – Reporting:
This course examines the financial statements prepared for interested parties outside the organisation. Students will address the financial accounts of limited companies, tangible and intangible assets, taxation, cash flow, post-balance sheet events and earnings per share.

Cost Accounting:
Cost accounting helps managers see the cost of business operations and thus make informed decisions. This course explores the main principles and processes of cost accounting, including budgeting, absorption and marginal costing and basic standard costing.

Financial Management:
This course provides students with a clear understanding of standard accounting techniques and the proper management of an organisation’s finances. Designed for those with no background in accounting, it addresses, among other things, double-entry book-keeping, how profits are measured and the regulations governing financial statements and disclosure.