This Professional Diploma in Business Management is designed for organisations looking to strengthen their leadership pipeline—equipping aspiring and newly appointed managers with the practical skills needed to manage people, projects, and performance effectively.
Delivered part-time over two 12-week periods, and validated by Griffith College, the programme provides a well-rounded foundation in modern management—combining strategic thinking with hands-on, real-world application.
Participants will gain the tools to make better decisions, improve team productivity, and respond confidently to evolving business challenges.
Through this course, learners will:
The programme focuses on applying learning directly to the workplace, ensuring immediate impact for both the individual and the organisation.
By investing in management development, your organisation can improve productivity, strengthen leadership capability, and create a more agile, high-performing workforce.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 195688 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | Business Management, Management & Leadership Development |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Start Date | 23rd September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th April 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Time | This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026. This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below. Year 2026 Semester 1 - Sep: 23, 30 Oct: 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov: 11, 18, 25 Dec: 02, 09, 16 Year 2027 Semester 2 - Feb: 03, 10, 17, 24 Mar: 03, 10, 24, 31 Apr: 07, 14, 21, 28 |
| Course Fee | 2000 |
| Entry Requirements | All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office. If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is suitable. |
| Career Path | Graduates from this programme may develop their skills further by completing a BA (Hons) in Business Degree or a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance Degree at Griffith College, and will be considered for exemptions. Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Business Management will be well-positioned to progress in the workplace. |

The ACCA computer-based exams are 2 hours long and held at our ACCA approved examination centres.
Griffith College is a platinum provider of ACCA, with annual quality assurance visits ensuring our course meets the highest standards for our students.
The School of Professional Accountancy at Griffith College has gained an enviable reputation for providing students with first class lectures.