BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

Key Points

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The course provides a thorough introduction to the basic concepts of accounting and will progress to cover more complex theoretical and practical accounting studies. The course will explore a variety of other topics including business, law, IT, tax, auditing, professional ethics, economics, corporate finance, investments, psychology, marketing, human resources, management and communications.

Program structure

YEAR 1

Semester 1

Marketing
Microeconomics
administration
Quantitative techniques
Foundation accounting
Electives: Introduction to Business Computing // English 1

Semester 2

Macroeconomic
Human Resources Management
Operations Manager
Quantitative techniques
Foundation accounting
Electives: Communication Skills for the Workplace // English 2

YEAR 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

YEAR 3

Semester 1

Business Planning
Taxation 1
Management accounting
Strategic financial management
Corporate reporting and accountability
Electives: Auditing 1 // Financial Services 1

Semester 2

Business Strategy
Performance Management
Taxation 2
Strategic financial management
Corporate reporting and accountability
Electives: Auditing 2 // Financial Services 2

Career oportunities

Successful graduates of this course are generally rewarded with a variety of excellent career opportunities. Important strengths of this course include small learning groups and a very experienced and approachable lecturing team. Many of our former graduates are at the top of the Irish business and accounting profession.

Admission requirements

For international students, a bachelor’s degree from the country of origin is required. The degree and grades must be officially translated into English.
Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
IELTS 6.0 or higher (or internationally recognised equivalent).