Accounting - Sligo
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in accounting is a fast track route to professional membership of one of the four accounting bodies operating in Ireland.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time (add-on).
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course have become key managers in the business, manufacturing and retail sectors and in public service. A number have established highly successful businesses while others have joined graduate training courses in multinational companies. Employers today want graduates who can hit the ground running; graduates from this course will be capable of making a positive contribution to all business activities.
Further information
Course Summary
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in accounting is a fast track route to professional membership of one of the four accounting bodies operating in Ireland. Graduates of the programme attract generous exemptions with these bodies and many go on to achieve professional membership with the accounting bodies through one of two routes. Graduates have got training contracts with large, mid-tier and local accounting practices, continuing their studies either on accredited masters programmes or through meeting the examination requirements of the professional bodies.
Graduates of this programme will be highly sought after because of their technical competencies and excellent interpersonal (soft) skills.
Please note that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on student demand and course updates.
Semester 1
• Strategic Management 1
• Finance 1
• Auditing 1
• Strategic Management Accounting 1
• Taxation 1
• Financial Reporting 5
Semester 2
• Strategic Management 2
• Strategic Management Accounting 2
• Finance 2
• Auditing 2
• Taxation 2
• Financial Reporting 6
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 91 55222
E: admissions.sligo@atu.ie