Bachelor of Business Studies(Hons)—Accounting
Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)—Accounting
This part-time programme provides the knowledge and skills essential to modern business, focusing on accounting. Students receive instruction in the key principles and techniques in financial, cost, and management accounting. They also study subjects of general import to modern business life, including taxation, auditing, business policy, financial management and project management.
Audience
Graduates of this degree can apply for substantial exemptions from the professional exams of the major accounting bodies: CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, CPA and ICAI.
Delivery and Duration
This programme takes four academic years. It includes two interim awards (certificate and diploma). It begins in late September and ends with examinations in mid-April. It can be taken in three different ways:
• Evening lectures at the IPA in Dublin
• Evening lectures at selected regional centres
• Distance education
All students attend some weekend seminars and tutorials at the IPA.
Programme Content
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Financial Accounting |
Cost Accounting |
Financial Accounting |
Auditing |
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Quantitative Methods |
Financial Accounting |
Management Accounting |
Business Policy |
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Managing HR/Managing IT |
Business and Company Law |
Financial Management |
Management Accounting Applications and Controls |
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Business Administration and Marketing |
Economics |
Information Systems and Project Management |
Taxation |
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Assessment
This programme is assessed through assignments and final examinations.
Fees, Enrolment Procedures and Admissions
The IPA’s Undergraduate Brochure provides all this information. Click Here
What former students say
“ The BBS (Hons)—Accounting made a real contribution to my success in gaining the word first in the CIMA examinations and has certainly benefited my career.”
— Alan Burke
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