Dublin City University

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DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

B.A. in Accounting and Finance

Interested in business and like problem solving?
CAO Code: DC115 Duration: 3 years Minimum cut-off points 2009: 435 Places: 110
Special Entry Requirements for this Course: Leaving Certificate Grade C3 at Ordinary Level or Grade D3 at
Higher Level in Mathematics. Leaving Certificate Accounting or Business are NOT required for this course.

Why Study Business Studies at DCU?
This was the first degree in Accounting and Finance in the
Republic of Ireland and it remains the premier programme in
its field today. The programme and its graduates are highly
regarded within the accounting and financial services
professions, both in Ireland and abroad.
interpret and communicate financial and other business
information will be developed, as will your interpersonal and
communication skills. These skills will help you to succeed in
accounting, finance, taxation or related careers.
The degree is structured around four main areas:
n Accounting: Financial and management accounting are

If you want to be an accountant or financial manager or work in
a similar area, then this is the programme for you. If you haven’t
studied accounting or business before, don’t worry, as introductory
classes are provided to give you the basics you will need.
Course Structure
The course develops top quality graduates who can think
critically and creatively, have technical expertise, and possess
well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills.
The goal of the course is to give you in-depth knowledge of
the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and
finance, as well as an understanding of the business, legal,
taxation and IT context of this work.
By the end of the three years of study, your ability to analyse,
studied from an Irish and an international perspective.
Taxation, auditing and professional ethics modules are
also offered.
n Finance: A thorough foundation in the principles of
economics, corporate finance, and topics such as
investments is provided.
n Business: A rounded understanding of the principles of
business is developed by the study of subjects such as law,
psychology, marketing, HR, management, communications,
IT, and new enterprise development.
n Languages: You will have the option to study one of three
European languages as part of the course.
Many of these subjects are designed to span two or even all
three years, thus ensuring that you gain in-depth knowledge
of fundamental areas.
 B.A. in Accounting and Finance (CAO Code: DC115)

Sponsored Prizes and Awards accountancy bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants

Over the course of the degree, students who excel in
examinations and project work are awarded substantial
cash prizes by a number of prestigious firms such as:
PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Mazars, Grant Thornton,
and Duignan Carthy O’Neill. This reflects the high esteem
in which leading employers hold this qualification.
A Future Career
A considerable demand exists for accountants, financial
managers, and tax and management consultants in
professional accountancy practices, industry, financial
services and the public service, nationally and
internationally. As you would expect from a degree of
this calibre, career prospects for graduates are excellent.
Remember, graduates are granted generous exemptions
from the examinations of the following professional
in Ireland (ICAI), Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Ireland (CPA).*
This course is also suitable for those who ultimately wish
to pursue a career in teaching as it is recognised by the
Teaching Council for the purposes of teaching
Accounting, Business and Economics.
Contact Details
For more information go to www.dcu.ie/dc115 or contact
the School Office at: tel: +353 (0)1 700 5265
or email: dcubs@dcu.ie
* All exemptions awarded are subject to annual review and revision
by the various professional bodies and are based on students
achieving clear passes in completion of specific modules.

What Will I Study?

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Core Modules: Core Modules: Core Modules:
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Strategic Management
Management Accounting Management Accounting Taxation
Management Quantitative Methods Management Accounting
Accounting Mathematics Corporate Finance and Investments Macroeconomic Policy
Law Information Systems Optional Modules:
Information Systems Company Law A wide range of options, including
Introduction to Microeconomics and Optional Modules: language options, is available. The final
Macroeconomics year also incorporates specialisation in
Choose from:
one of the following areas:
Optional Modules: Marketing
Accounting
Choose from: Skills for Success
Finance
Psychology in Organisations Mathematics of Finance
Marketing
Communications in Accountancy Audit Principles and Procedures
Human Resource Management
French, German or Spanish French, German or Spanish
Law
eBusiness Management

What Our Graduates Say

“For me the supportive learning environment within
Accounting and Finance meant I graduated not
only with a leading business degree but also with
the fundamental skills required to excel in today’s
business environment. Accounting and Finance
prepared me for dealing with situations offering
challenge and diversity and the strong academic
background I gained was a great cornerstone for
pursuing further professional qualifications.”
Michelle Salley
Tax Manager, KPMG
“So much more than mundane number-crunching! The BA in
Accounting and Finance provides students with broad business
education to give them the tools to adapt to the constantly
evolving business environment of the 21st century, not to
mention full exemptions from the first set of professional
accounting exams (CAP 1). Even in the current economic climate,
graduates of this programme are getting numerous job offers
from many of the world’s biggest accounting firms. Are there
any downsides to doing this course? Not that I can think of!”
Shane Murphy
International Tax Trainee, Deloitte & Touche

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