Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BBus (Hons)
Programme Code CR_BACCT_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Field of Study 3440 - Accounting, Auditing and Accountability
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth In-depth knowledge of Accounting theory, principles, processes and techniques pertaining to the development, support and maintenance of a business, meeting appropriate standards and regulations.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Detailed knowledge of and ability to critque modern accounting and business theories, standards and techniques; interpret and appraise the implications of a changing business environment and be familiar with the assumptions/limitations of current accounting and management theories and techniques.
PO3 Skill - Range Ability to prepare and present financial statements at an advanced level in accordance with company law and current accounting standards; design and implement solutions for specific accounting and business problems.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Ability to act as a team member and leader, analyse problems, apply appropriate accounting techniques and standards in designing and implementing solutions and effectively communicate responses in a business and/or finance environment.
PO5 Competence - Context Critical formulation and evaluation of options and solutions in relation to accounting and managerial issues across a broad range of business environments.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or within a team with a capacity for leadership exercising responsibility and good judgement.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address continuous learning requirements at a personal and professional level in recognition of the transient nature of applied skills, be open to change and willing to engage with new developments and practices in the field of accounting.
PO8 Competence - Insight Have a strong sense of the effects of accounting and management decisions on consumer well-being and the environment while balancing ethics and social responsibility with the drive for business growth and profitability.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6001 Business Management in Finance CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
ACCT6002 Cost Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
LEGS6001 Irish Legal System Katie Power 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6034 Business and IT Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT6004 Cost & Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT6009 Financial Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
LEGS6002 Irish Civil Law Katie Power 6 5
MATH6033 Quantitative Techniques David Goulding 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT7013 Business Operations & Change Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7015 Company&Partnership Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MATH6034 Management Decision Making David Goulding 4 5
MRKT6021 Professional Service Marketing Katie Power 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LEGS7005 Aspects of Employment Law Katie Power 3 5
FINA6002 Financial Services Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ECON7001 Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6033 BIS Management & Applications Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7014 Financial Accounting Analysis Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
FINA7001 Financial Mgt for Accountants Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7001 Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
MGMT7014 Managing Human Capital CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ECON7009 Economic Data and Analysis CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LEGS7012 Regulation and Ethics Katie Power 1 5
ECON7003 The Macroeconomy CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7002 Advanced Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
FINA7002 Financial Management Concepts Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7009 Income Tax Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7013 Integrated Accounting Systems Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ACCT7017 Single Entity&Group Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7005 Auditing -Regulation & Control Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT8048 Enterprise and Innovation CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Group Elective 4 is the only elective available to students who are studying by part time mode only.
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7020 Industry Placement Breda O Dwyer 3 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6044 Cultural Studies Katie Power 5 5
MGMT7075 Emerging & New Markets Katie Power 2 5
MRKT7020 International Market Launch CAROLINE O REILLY 3 10
MMED8023 Media Presentation VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MGMT8043 Seminar Series Katie Power 4 5
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
APEX8030 Approved External Study - 30 C Ted Scully 1 30
Group Elective 4 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LEGS7005 Aspects of Employment Law Katie Power 3 5
INFO6033 BIS Management & Applications Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
INFO6034 Business and IT Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
FINA7001 Financial Mgt for Accountants Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7001 Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
MGMT7014 Managing Human Capital CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA8007 Advanced Financial Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ACCT7010 Corporate Taxes, CGT, VAT Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT8002 Financial Report Single Entity Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT8004 Strategic Management Acc Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7006 Auditing -Substantive & Report Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
LEGS7001 Company Law Fundamentals Katie Power 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA8005 Investment Analysis Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT8026 New Product Development CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
MGMT8018 Strategy Analysis CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA8008 Financial Risk Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ACCT8001 Group Financial Reporting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT8005 Strategic Performance Eval Claire OSullivan Rochford 5 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT8009 Advanced Taxation and Planning Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
LEGS7011 Company Law - Capital Katie Power 1 5
ACCT8006 Corporate Governance Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA8009 Banking & Financial Markets CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
INFO8001 Enterprise Systems Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
FINA8006 Investment Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT8028 New Product Launch CAROLINE O REILLY 5 5
MGMT8019 Strategy Selection CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5