Program Overview

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Accounting & Finance Cuntasaíocht ┐Airgeadas

Course Title

Bachelor of Business in Accounting & Finance

TU Code

TU788

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

€2,300 Total Fee

Course Description

This 1 year, add-on Level 7, programme is aimed at students who have an NFQ (or equivalent) level 6 in Accounting and Finance, including those having completed an advanced ACCA or ATI diploma. The programme provides strong theoretical and applied knowledge in the areas of: Finance; Financial Reporting; Taxation; and Auditing.

Core Skills

• Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Taxation
• Auditing

Digital Skills

• Accounting, payroll and reporting software
• Computer assisted audit techniques
• Professional excel accreditation
• Cyber security and emerging technologies

Professional Skills

• Professional business ethics
• Professional communication and work placement preparation
• Employability series (C.V., linked-in profile, and interview skills)

Professional Exemptions

• 4 additional ACCA and 3 CPA professional exam exemptions

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Appropriate NFQ Level 6 award (120 higher credits)
• Proof of foundation exams held with either ACCA, CPA or ATI

Career Opportunities

• Employment ready with professional accountancy exemptions and industry-relevant IT skills
• Strong demand for accountants in key areas such as Fin-tech and sustainable reporting

Course Content

Module Map, Credits and Assessment Breakdown

View a visual summary of the module map, credits and assessment breakdown: Module Map AF Programme Visual Summary TU785P

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Business Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
  • Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
  • Data Technology in Organisations [Mandatory]
  • Financial Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Business [Mandatory]
  • Principles of Law [Mandatory]
  • Skills for Success in Higher Education [Mandatory]
• Year Two
  • Business Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]
  • Business and Employment Law [Mandatory]
  • Data Skills & Information Technology [Mandatory]
  • Global Management Practice and Sustainability [Mandatory]
  • Financial Accounting 2 [Mandatory]
  • Economics 1 [Mandatory]
• Year Three
  • Enterprise Systems & Processes [Mandatory]
  • International Financial Reporting 1 [Mandatory]
  • Management Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
  • Company Law [Mandatory]
  • Economics 2 [Mandatory]
  • Marketing Principles [Mandatory]

Schedule

• Monday 6 to 10 (Online)
• Tuesday 6 to 10 (Choice of online or on campus)
• Thursday 6 to 10 (Online)

Progression

On successful completion of the programme, grades permitting, the student will have gained 4 additional ACCA and 3 CPA professional exam exemptions and have the opportunity to progress to level 8 Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance.