Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting is a one-year, full-time program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies essential for a successful career in accountancy.

Course Details

• Course Code: MSIACCTFAD
• Available: Full-Time
• Intake: Autumn/Fall
• Course Start Date: September
• Duration: 1 Year, Full-Time
• Award: Masters (MSc)
• Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Major Award
• Faculty: Kemmy Business School
• Course Type: Taught
• Fees:
  • EU: €10,200
  • Non-EU: €18,400

Brief Description

This program covers core areas such as financial accounting, taxation, auditing, and management accounting, equipping students to contribute confidently to business decision-making and governance, with a strong grounding in ethics and societal impact. Students will benefit from expert teaching, real-world applied learning through optional labs and simulations, and specialized modules in sustainability and data analytics.

Programme Content

The program is delivered over three semesters:

Autumn Semester

• Corporate Sustainability: Introduction to key concepts and tools of corporate sustainability.
• Risk Modelling and Derivative Markets: Qualitative principles and quantitative methodologies for modeling financial risk.
• Advanced Taxation I: Applying advanced aspects of Irish Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and VAT rules.
• Auditing, Assurance and Governance: Understanding the significance of audit evidence, audit procedures, and audit planning.
• Advanced Financial Reporting: Preparing financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant legislation.

Spring Semester

• Strategic Financial Performance and Management Accounting: Management techniques and tools to augment awareness of professional ethical responsibilities.
• Advanced Financial Reporting II: Preparing company accounts at an individual and group level.
• Advanced Taxation II: Addressing advanced technical issues in Irish capital taxes.
• Advanced Auditing and Assurance: In-depth knowledge and appreciation required to arrive at appropriate conclusions on completion of the audit.
• Data Science for Risk Management: Technical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop risk management analytics.

Summer Semester

Option 1:

• Research Methods in Business: Skills and knowledge to complete a post-graduate level research project.
• Research Dissertation in Business: Developing and demonstrating independent research and critical thinking skills.

Option 2:

• Digital Futures Lab: Addressing complex organizational and societal problems through mapping, analysis, and creative thinking.
• Business Analytics Simulation: Interactive, self-directed, experiential learning experience to develop skill sets in strategic decision making.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honor, grade 2, in a relevant discipline with a significant accounting element.
• Eligibility for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1) examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
• International students must meet country-specific qualifications and English language competency requirements.

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, and related fields, with graduates possessing advanced knowledge and technical skills in accounting, taxation, auditing, and management accounting, as well as strong critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills.