BA Honours in Accounting

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Programme Overview

CAO Code: NC006

Accountancy is a rewarding and challenging career with opportunities in every type of industry. Accountants look behind the figures to help the organisation understand how they can grow and succeed. The BA (Honours) in Accounting will provide you with the knowledge and skills for a career in accountancy, taxation, finance and related fields. The course covers the essential elements of accounting and also helps you understand how accounting supports the wider business. The programme will give you a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of professional accountancy and will also give you communication and other skills which will benefit your career.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Understand the theory and practice of accounting..
• Develop your skills and knowledge in all areas of business.
• Be able to pursue a career in general management, accountancy, taxation or related fields.

Course Structure and Award

This course is a three year honours degree. The course is run over 6 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. The course has a common first year with all the BA (Honours) Degrees in the School of Business. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Honours) Degree in Accounting at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Work Experience

At the end of year two students are encouraged and supported to obtain a relevant work placement. Also in year 2, students have the option of taking a Service Learning Module, adding to their experience.

Career Prospects

Graduates enter the business world at trainee accountant or junior manager level. Graduates from this course have gone on to work in all the major accountancy firms. The programme provides a fast track into the accountancy profession with significant exemptions from the professional accountancy body examinations.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Accounting, graduates can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as MSc and MBA programmes.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may apply for substantial exemptions from all the major professional accounting and taxation bodies. These include:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)

Who is the Programme for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in Mathematics. Please check details of points awarded for foundation level subjects.

Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying from Docklands or Area Based Partnership areas should consult further information for applicants.

Programme Fee

All courses qualify under the Free Fees Initiative, Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Student Profile

Land Nika

The course gives you all the accounting and business skills you need. Everyone is supportive and the facilities are really good, particularly the library resources. I think because the college is smaller, there is great atmosphere and people help you along.

Fact File

Location	Duration	NFQ Level	Assessment
IFSC, Dublin 1	Three years, full-time	Level 8	End of semester exams Continuous Assessments

Programme Modules

Year 1
Business Law	Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management	Macroeconomics
Marketing	Micro Economics
Organisational Behaviour	Quantitive and Qualitive Analysis

Year 2
Auditing	Business Information Systems 2
Economics 2	Financial Accounting 3
Financial Accounting 4	Management Accounting
Management Accounting 2	Marketing
Organisational Behaviour 2	Research Methods 2
Taxation 1	Taxation 2

Year 3
Business Ethics	Corporate Governance
Financial Management 1	Financial Management 2
Financial Reporting 1	Financial Reporting 2
Financial Statement Analysis	Strategic Management
Taxation 3	Taxation 4

Start Date

Monday 13th September 2010

Programme Location

IFSC Campus

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