Program Overview

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Accounting & Finance

Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance is a three-year course that aims to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, preparing them for middle-level responsibility in an accounting environment.

Course Details

TU Code

TU788

CAO Point Range 2024

201-577

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

20 B 35 T

Location

Blanchardstown, Tallaght

What is... Accounting & Finance?

This course provides students with a level of knowledge and skills in accounting and finance that prepares them for middle-level responsibility in an accounting environment. The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management.

Pillars of the Course

The course is structured around six pillars:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

This pillar includes financial accounting and international financial reporting from basic reporting standards to consolidation standards.

Decision Making and Risk Analysis

This pillar commences with business maths and progresses to cover introductory management accounting and auditing and assurance.

Economics and Finance

This pillar commences with economics and then builds the student competencies in a wide range of topics in areas of financial management and investment analysis.

Compliance: Law & Taxation

This pillar commences with Business, Employment and Company Law and then introduces the student to the areas of Taxation.

Business Management & Communications (Corporate Dynamics)

This pillar includes modules such as: Business management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Operations management.

Data Management and Business Intelligence

The pillar will cover areas such as: Business Information Systems, Data Technology and Computerised Accounting.

Module & Assessment Breakdown

View a visual summary of the module map, credits and assessment breakdown.

Career Preparation & Professional Exemptions

The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance prides itself on its industry links and its approach to supporting our students in the preparation and securing of employment.

Work Placement

There is a work placement element to this course.

Professional Accreditation

Exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, CPA, CIMA.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course.

What are my 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.

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two
• Year Three

Progression

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to progress to the final year of Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (Level 8).

What our students say

Small classes, excellent lecturers and a well-balanced course structure combine to create a high-quality learning environment delivering content relevant to professional employer demands.

This course prepares each individual student for the workplace, by giving particular attention to the skills that they would need to become a successful accountant.

At final year level, the lecturers are involved in preparing every student for the workplace before they complete the course in May, and are always on hand to offer advice when needed.