SECTION 3 – BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALISED DEGREES
BBS/BBA Business and Accounting CAO Code: MH407 | CAO Points 2021: 423 CAO Code: MH407 CAO Points 2021: 423 CAO Points Range 2020: 420-567 Places 2021: 40 QQI Link: See p. 210
Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement and/or Erasmus/Study Abroad) Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes Mature Applicants: See p. 208 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 214 Placement Option: Yes – subject to availability (results in BBA award)
>If > you would like to pursue a career as a professional
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics
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accountant and would like to obtain an understanding not
While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional
only of financial and managerial accounting, but also of how
accountancy qualification, this programme prepares students for
these fit into a business, this is the route for you.
a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors, and in
>Students > gain an excellent foundation in the management
many industries. Graduates have successful and rewarding careers
of organisations, as well as in financial analysis and the
in the accounting, banking and financial services sectors as well
measurement of performance.
as financial research and teaching. Many of our students continue
>Studying > Business and Accounting together helps you to
to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business
develop an excellent set of technical accounting skills,
subjects at Maynooth University or another leading university in
coupled with a thorough appreciation of the world of
Ireland or abroad.
business and management. >Accounting > and finance need to support the implementation of a business strategy to create and capture value for and from customers. The Business element of this degree gives students an appreciation of the core functions of a business and how they interact to create and capture value.
Contact us Maynooth University School of Business Building, North Campus Dr Michael Hayden + 353 1 708 6420 / Michael.Hayden@mu.ie + 353 1 708 6520 / + 353 1 474 7207 / + 353 1 708 3703 business@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/business
Why choose this degree? >To > become a professional accountant, you need to successfully
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complete three levels of professional exams as well as on-thejob training. If you successfully complete the BBS Business and Accounting, you will be exempt from the first level of these professional examinations (CAP 1 examinations from Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examination papers from ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accounting bodies). >If > you complete the Master’s in Accounting at Maynooth, you will be exempt from the second level of these examinations. You will then only have to take one level of professional exams and complete on-the-job training to qualify as an accountant. >You > will have the option of taking a four year degree with a work
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placement or study year abroad, thus combining what you learn
MH101: Accounting in the Bachelor of Arts degree p. 46
in university with insights into industry or another culture.
MH101: Business (International / Management / Marketing) in the Bachelor of Arts p. 50 MH403: BA Accounting and Finance p. 131 MH404 BMA: BBS/BBA Business and Management p. 132 MH404 INB: BBS/BBA International Business p. 133 MH411: BBS/BBA Entrepreneurship p. 138
Course structure Accounting is taken jointly with Business for the three years of the programme.
Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and 3rd year and graduate after the 4th year - subject to availability.
Possible topics 1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Financial Accounting >>Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting >>Economics >>Business Models and Marketing >>Professional and Learning Skills >>Organisational Behaviour and Management
>>Financial Accounting >>Management and Cost Accounting >>Taxation >>Corporate Finance >>Operations and Supply Chain >>Management Information Systems >>Marketing Management
>>Advanced Financial Accounting >>Advanced Management and Cost Accounting >>Law >>Finance >>Strategy Simulation >>Strategic Management >>Sustainable Business and Responsible Management
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