Accounting

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

MTU student talking to Senior Manager on work placement
MTU student talking to Senior Manager on work placement
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
50
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 942
Entry Requirements
293 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

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Overview

 

The accounting function provides timely, relevant and accurate information to the management of a business. This information is also used to assess the financial ‘health’ of a business and to make plans for the future. Accountants are involved in making many decisions necessary for the efficient operation of a business. Therefore, a well-run accounting function is critically important to the long-term management of a business.

This four-year honours degree programme offers advanced specialist education in accounting, providing a firm base for either further academic study, a career in business or the pursuit of a professional qualification with one of the accountancy bodies. MTU offers accounting students the benefit of small class sizes initially which assists with a smoother transition from second level. MTU accounting lecturers have professional qualifications and relevant industry experience.

 

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Financial Accounting: preparing accounts for business
  • Cost and Management Accounting: understanding accounting for decision making
  • Economics: understanding how people use resources
  • Law: understanding the legal system and how it affects business in Ireland
  • Exploring the role of a manager in business
  • Understanding the role of marketing for a company
  • Learning to work with computerized accounts software, e.g. Sage

 

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Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include either English or Irish grade O6/H7, and Mathematics O4/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

 

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from MTU accounting programmes secure employment within accountancy practices and also as accountants in industry. Prior graduates have secured training positions with “Big 4” accountancy firms (PwC, KPMG, EY, and Deloitte), and with medium and small accountancy firms. Industry employers include Apple, Dell Technologies, Dairygold, Kerry Group, Quintas, Musgrave Group, South Western Services (SWS), Financial Control Outsourcing Services (FCOS), PepsiCo, Bank of New York Mellon, and State Street Bank.

  • Accountant in practice
  • Accountant in industry
  • Banking/Finance
  • Business analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Self employed/entrepreneur
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Teaching and lecturing

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates with excellent exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies can enter industry or practice (i.e. work for an accounting practice). Suitably qualified graduates may apply to Master’s programmes within MTU or other higher institutions.

4th Year Accounting student Jane Buttimer talking about her experience at MTU

Accounting at MTU

4th Year Accounting Student - Jane Buttimer

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Question Time

Formal work placement (minimum of 15 weeks) is an integral element of the course and takes place in year 3.

After attaining your BBus (Honours) in Accounting, you need to fulfil the additional requirements of the accountancy body with which you wish to qualify. This typically requires 3 to 3½ years relevant work experience in conjunction with additional professional examinations.

Yes. The BBus (Honours) in Accounting currently has excellent exemptions for Chartered Accountants Ireland, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Certified Public Accountants. These exemptions ensure that our graduates can minimise the number of exams necessary to qualify as an accountant after completing this honours degree.

Yes. You do not have to have studied accounting for Leaving Certificate as all modules in year 1 assume no prior knowledge of content.

Accountancy is a relevant background for any career in business. Many leading CEOs hold an accountancy qualification.

Accounting graduates can work in management, finance, insurance, banking, risk and compliance, project management, management consultancy, teaching and lecturing.

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