SECTION 3 – BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALISED DEGREES
BA Accounting and Finance CAO Code: MH403 | CAO Points 2021: 424 CAO Code: MH403 CAO Points 2021: 424 CAO Points Range 2020: 422-625 Places 2021: 70 Duration: 3 years (4 years with placement and/or Erasmus/Study Abroad)
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes Mature Applicants: See p. 208 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 214 QQI Link: See p. 210 Placement Option: Yes – subject to availability
>>Embark on the route to become a professional accountant, which
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics
Options after graduation?
offers a rewarding career with international mobility and high
While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional
earning potential
accountancy qualification, the numeracy skills, coupled with an
>>Become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the technical
ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on
accounting, finance and transferable skills required of future
this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers.
business leaders
Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in accounting,
>>Engage with expert faculty, who foster an engaging, friendly, supportive and dynamic learning environment
banking and the financial services sector generally, as well as financial research and teaching.
Why choose this degree?
Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very
>>To become a professional accountant, you need to successfully
wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University or another
complete three levels of professional exams as well as on-the-job
leading university in Ireland or abroad.
training. If you successfully complete the BA Accounting and Finance, you will be exempt from the first level of these professional
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examinations (CAP1 examinations Chartered Accountants Ireland
Maynooth University School of Business Building, North Campus
and equivalent examinations from ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional
Dr Michael Hayden
accounting bodies).
>>You will learn how to compile, analyse, interpret and communicate essential information about the operations of a business – whether that business be a small firm, a publicly traded corporation or an NGO (non-governmental organisation).
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>>You will have the opportunity to pursue a four-year degree with a work placement in a leading accounting firm or study year abroad, thus combining what you learn in Maynooth University with insights into industry or another culture.
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Course structure Accounting is the major element studied with Finance and Economics.
1st year
2nd and Final year
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of accounting and finance in year 1 with no prior knowledge required, as we teach accounting from first principles. Students develop key analytical, technical and numeracy skills which create a solid foundation to build upon in subsequent years.
In second and final year you will expand and deepen your knowledge of all areas of accounting and finance as well as gain an understanding of the financial environment in which businesses operate. Optional work placement - subject to availability.
Possible topics 1st year
2nd year
Final year
>> Financial Accounting >> Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting >> Economics >> Mathematics >> Professional Development modules
>> Financial Accounting >> Management and Cost Accounting >> Taxation >> Corporate Finance >> Economics
>> Advanced Financial Accounting >> Advanced Management Accounting >> Ethics and Corporate Governance >> Law >> Finance
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