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Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting)

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The Programme

The BBS (Hons) (Accounting) is a four-year part-time programme that provides the knowledge and skills essential for contemporary business, focusing on accounting.

The first year follows the same programme as the Certificate in Business Studies. In the second year, students follow the Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) Programme.

Learning Methods

There are three available tuition methods: distance education, lectures at the IPA in Dublin, and lectures at selected regional Institutes of Technology and other Regional Centres (where there are sufficient students to make up a class).

Assessment

Students are assessed by means of assignments given throughout the year and final examinations.

Audience

Graduates of the BBS (Hons) (Accounting) can apply for substantial exemptions from the professional examinations of the:

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Institute of Certificate Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)


Subject Accumulation

If you do no wish to take all the subjects in any year, you may study one, two, or three on a phased basis.

Accreditation

The BBS (Hons) is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI), of which the IPA is a recognised college. It is positioned at level 8 of the National Qualifications Framework.

 

57-61 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Fax: +353 1 668 9135

Vergemount Hall,
Clonskeagh, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Fax: +353 1 269 8644

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