Program Overview

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Accounting & Finance

Overview

This three-year course aims to provide a level of knowledge and skills in Accounting and Finance that prepares students for middle-level responsibility in an Accounting environment. Students who gain the Bachelor Degree Award may exit into the world of employment with this solid qualification.

Course Details

TU Code

TU776

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor of Business

Duration

3 years

Location

Tallaght

What is... Accounting & Finance?

This course is designed in pillars with the core disciplinary pillars being: 'Financial Accounting and Reporting' which commences with Financial Accounting and builds to International Financial Reporting; 'Decision Making and Risk Analysis' consists of modules around Maths, Management Accounting and Auditing and Assurance; 'Economics and Finance’ commences with Economics and goes on to includes Investment and Financial Management; and the final core disciplinary pillar is in ‘Law and Tax’. The quality of these pillars are proven through the courses impressive exemptions received from professional bodies.

These pillars are complimented by two further pillars in 'IT and Data Management' and 'Business Management & Communications'. Along with obtaining skills on accounting packages, students have the opportunity to obtain Microsoft Professional Accreditation. The course is complimented with a Professional Communication & Work Place Preparation module. This provides the students with broader professional communication skills through detailed CV and ‘linked in’ preparation and simulated professional mock interviews.

Professional Exemptions

Graduates of the Level 7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance can obtain up to: 8 exemptions from ACCA; 7 exemptions from the CIMA; and 7 exemptions from CPA. All exemptions are subject to performance in specific modules.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Advanced Entry Year 2

Applicants who wish to apply for advanced entry to Year 2 must provide evidence that they have met the learning outcomes for Year 1 through previous study at level 6, 7, 8 or equivalent. In certain cases, those who hold a QQI FET/FETAC level 6 qualification, or who have other relevant educational and/or work experience equivalent to Year 1 of an undergraduate course, maybe considered for advanced entry.

Advanced Entry Year 3

Applicants who wish to apply for advanced entry to Year 3 must provide evidence that they have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2 through previous study at level 6, 7, 8 or equivalent.

Specifically applications are welcomed from those who have studied ATI Diploma or an ACCA qualification, where the qualification is an NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate equivalent.

Career Opportunities

A career in Accounting & Finance can offer you a strategic role in the management and development of an organisation. The career opportunities are broad ranging, interesting and dynamic. A career in Accounting and Finance is considered financially attractive, recession proof and a passport to travel globally. While many go on to work in practice or in core financial reporting roles, the majority of accountants work in industry, many as auditors, tax consultants and management consultants. Graduates of this course also enjoy rewarding careers in banking, finance and charities as well as public sector roles.

Module Listing

Year One

• Business Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
• Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
• Data Skills & Information Technology [Mandatory]
• Financial Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
• Principles of Business 1 [Mandatory]
• Principles of Law [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Economics 1 [Mandatory]
• Financial Accounting 2 [Mandatory]
• Principles of Business 2 [Mandatory]
• Data Technology in Organisations [Mandatory]
• Business Law [Mandatory]
• Business Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Economics 2 [Mandatory]
• International Financial Reporting 1 [Mandatory]
• Enterprise Systems & Processes [Mandatory]
• Law of Employment & Business Formation [Mandatory]
• Management Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
• Marketing [Mandatory]

Progression

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to progress to the final year of (TU911) Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance.