Certificate in
Introductory Book-Keeping and Accounting
Certificate in Introductory Book-Keeping and Accounting
Programme Details
In Brief
Department & School
Department of Organisation and Professional Development, School of Business
Location
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Mode of Study
Part-time
Method of Delivery
Blended (on campus and online)
Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Duration
10 weeks
Commencement Date
September 2026 and February 2026
Course Fee
€570

Enquiries
- Dr Breda O'Dwyer
- OPD@mtu.ie
- +353 (0)21 433 5900
What To Expect
The course is dedicated to instructing students on manual processing, and computerized accounting using the Sage Accounting Software Package. This course is a good ‘stepping stone’ to the Institute of Accounting Technicians (IATI) and Higher Certificate in Business.
This course is intended to introduce participants to:
- Books of original entry.
- Value added Tax (VAT).
- Receivables (debtors) and Payables (creditors) ledgers.
- Treatment of PAYE, PRSI and other deductions.
Applications
Course Fee: €570
Fees to be paid on acceptance of offer online.
All part-time programmes at MTU will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a programme cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.
Students should note that fees quoted relate to the current academic year only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only.
For more information on Fees, please visit the MTU Fees Website.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay the course fee of €570 (full course fee) if a place on a course is offered.
Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the ‘apply now’ button, you are only asked to pay the fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.6
