Course Summary
If you have a degree in accounting or a general business with an accounting specialisation and would like to pursue a career in accounting, then this programme has been designed with you in mind.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a Level 8 Bachelor degree in business, accounting or finance or equivalent, with a minimum award of 2.2 result (i.e. 50% GPA or greater).
Applicants are required to have completed at least 20 ECTS or equivalent in Financial Accounting or comparable, such as, but not limited to Financial Accounting/Corporate Reporting/International Financial Reporting Standards/Financial Statement Analysis.
International students must evidence a proficiency in English language, such as IELTS 6.5 or higher.
An interview may form part of the selection process.
Application Details
Course Commencement Date: September
Fees
EU Full-time: €7,000, non-EU: €16,500
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Students can progress to an appropriate Level 10 on completion.