Accounting & Finance (TU788) (Formerly TU788P)

Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Accounting & Finance is a three-year course that aims to provide students with a level of knowledge and skills in Accounting and Finance that prepares them for middle-level responsibility in an Accounting environment.

Course Details

TU Code

TU788

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

Duration

3 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Online

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

• Year 1: €1,825
• Year 2: €1,825
• Year 3: €2,300

Programme Flexibility

Should your circumstances change, you will have the flexibility to postpone your studies (exiting with a Level 6 Higher Certificate in Accounting) or continue your studies full time.

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. Our students are supported in semester 6 of year 3 of the course, through a formal module, 'Professional Communication and Work Preparation', to develop their CV's, enhance their linked in profiles and perfect their interviewing skills.

Professional Exemptions

• Focus on exemptions doing two full semesters of modules. This option allows you to obtain up to 8 ACCA exemptions, (along with CPA, CIMA and Chartered exemptions). Students may also progress to the part time level 8 in Accounting and Finance.
• Do a single semester of modules and take the second semester of work placement. This would result in achieving a maximum of 6 ACCA exemptions and progression to level 8 could be through full time study only.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Applicants aged under 23 must have ordinary level Grade O6 or higher in five subjects. The subject list must include either English or Irish. Ordinary level Mathematics Grade O6 or higher is also a requirement to apply for year one of this course.
• A mature student must be over 23 years on 1st January of year of application. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.
• NFQ Level 6 in Accounting or ATI is a requirement for advanced entry into Year 3.

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

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.

Course Content

Module Map, Credits and Assessment Breakdown

The course is made up of 6 semesters over 3 years. Each year of the course is designed for the student to build on the accounting and business skills they have gained in the previous year.

Pillars

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Decision Making and Risk Analysis
• Economics and Finance
• Compliance: Law & Taxation
• Business Management & Communications (Corporate Dynamics)
• Data Management and Business Intelligence

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two
• Year Three

Schedule

Students have 12 hours direct contact per week over three evenings from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The course is delivered in an online learning environment.

Assessment

Modules are examined by way of a combination of continuous assessment (during tuition semester) and final examination. A breakdown of the assessment split for each module is contained under the course content/module map.

Progression

On successful completion, you will be eligible to progress to the final year of (TU934P) – running of TU934 is subjection to minimum numbers.

Student Progression

Students may choose to continue their studies with their preferred professional body advancing their studies with their generous exemptions.

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Overview:

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