Accounting & Finance
The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance degree programme is designed to prepare students for a career in the accounting and finance function in business.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years part-time, 2 evenings per week.
Delivery
This programme is taught on a hybrid basis. This means learners are timetabled either in-class or online, in a mix of online and in-class days.
Entry Requirements
Standard Applicants for the Evening Business Degree programmes must meet the minimum entry requirements of the College. For Evening Business Degree programmes the minimum entry requirements are 2 honours in higher level subjects and 4 passes in ordinary level subjects (to include English & Maths) in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Please forward the relevant documentation or any other second or third level qualifications (original & official English translation where issued in another language) to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
FETAC Applicants
Minimum admission requirements for graduates of FETAC awards (former NCVA Level 2 or 3) are a full FETAC award in a course in a cognate area with a distinction grade in at least three modules. A full FETAC award normally consists of 8 modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this programme often use it as a fast track to professional accountancy qualifications, availing of their entitlement to exceptional exemptions from ACCA. Former students from this programme are employed worldwide in a range of business, accounting and finance positions. They work in tax, audit and general accounting firms as well as multinational blue-chip companies and small and medium-sized enterprises across a range of industry sectors. Graduates can also pursue further academic study within the Postgraduate School at DBS including the MSc International Accounting and Finance.
Further information
Next Intake: September 2023
Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2023. Contact our admissions team for more information
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm
Overview
Successful completion of this degree gives substantial exemptions from professional accountancy examinations such as ACCA.
The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance degree programme is designed to prepare students for a career in the accounting and finance function in business. It features a blend of specialised accounting and finance subjects together with general business subjects. It aims to develop an awareness of the international relationships between finance and other business disciplines, to develop a critical and methodical approach to problem solving and decision making in a financial context and to develop the ability to interpret and communicate financial and other information.
Aims & Objectives
On graduation from this programme students should have the ability to:
• Display an excellent understanding of the theory and techniques used by professional accountants and financial managers.
•Practice the analytical skills, theoretical knowledge and management techniques required in a wide variety of accounting and business related careers.
•Apply financial models and techniques to business decision-making problems at both operational and strategic environment level.
•Display and use transferable skills in a variety of business
contexts.
•Proceed in a highly competent manner to further postgraduate or professional studies in the areas of accounting and finance.
Structure
Level 1
seven mandatory subjects provide foundation knowledge in core business and accounting areas and include employability and personal development modules which run throughout the programme.
Level 2
further develops technical knowledge in the key accounting and finance disciplines while providing an opportunity for students to augment their studies with a knowledge of the legal environment.
Level 3
at stage 3 students critically examine current practice and developments in specialist areas of accounting and finance and learn to deal with complex financial and business situations in an integrative and cross disciplinary manner.
This programme is taught on a hybrid basis. This means learners are timetabled either in-class or online, in a mix of online and in-class days.
The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance programme comprises of 3 levels. Students should complete this course in 4 years part-time. Students attend lectures 2 evenings per week on average. This programme has the following content:
Year 1
Core Modules:
Principles of Accounting
Economic Perspectives
Business Context and Organisation
IT Essentials
Business Maths & Research Methods
Learning to Learn
Accounting Information Systems
Year 2
Core Modules:
Business and Company Law
Management
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Ethics and Corporate Governance
Advanced Economic Perspectives
Year 3
Core Modules:
Performance Management
Advanced Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Taxation Systems
Audit and Assurance
Capstone Project
DBS Employability Pillar
In line with the DBS philosophy of ensuring its graduates have a suite of knowledge, skills and competence that make them readily employable, the programme contains an Employability Pillar of modules that complement the programme specific modules. This pillar of modules ensures students are aware of employer expectations on graduating, enhances their communication skills and time management while positioning the student for academic development during the course of their degree studies.
Student assessment will be based on a combination of continuous assessment and end of year examinations. Continuous assessment will include essay writing, case studies, presentations, literature reviews and projects, and students will be required to work individually as well as in groups. End of year examinations are typically held in late April/early May. Level 1 subjects may also include an in-class assessment usually held in December.
Contact our Admissions Team for further information.
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm