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BBS BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING

Qualification: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: BUSAC
CAO/PAC code: MH407
Points: 400
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 February 2018

	Details
	If you would like to pursue a career as a professional accountant and would like to obtain an understanding not only of financial and managerial accounting, but also how these fit into a business, this is the route for you. Choose this degree if you are interested in: Learning about key areas of management and accounting while preparing for a professional career as an accountant; Gaining an excellent foundation in leadership and management of organisations, as well as financial analysis and the measurement of performance; Studying business and accounting together so that you develop an excellent set of technical accounting skills, coupled with a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management; Availing of exemptions (upon graduation) from CAP 1 examinations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and equivalent examination papers from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accounting bodies. The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a professional accountant and would like to obtain an understanding not only of financial and managerial accounting, but also how these fit into a business, this is the route for you.

Choose this degree if you are interested in:

Learning about key areas of management and accounting while preparing for a professional career as an accountant;
Gaining an excellent foundation in leadership and management of organisations, as well as financial analysis and the measurement of performance;
Studying business and accounting together so that you develop an excellent set of technical accounting skills, coupled with a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management;
Availing of exemptions (upon graduation) from CAP 1 examinations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and equivalent examination papers from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accounting bodies.

The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		-	-

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application. Written assessment and/or interview.

O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. New Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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Maynooth University Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting

Rhetoric House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

T: + 353 1 708 3728

E: maire.adderley@mu.ie

T: + 353 1 708 3681

E: sandra.doherty@mu.ie

W: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-finance-and-accounting

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	Career options: While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, this programme prepares students for a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors, and in many industries. Typical career options include accountant in practice/industry, finance director, managing director, management consultant, liquidator/receiver, financial analyst, stockbroker, tax consultant, treasury consultant and teacher. Both the Business School and the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting offer a range of postgraduate courses including: MA in Accounting (CAP2 exemptions) MA in Finance MSc in Strategy and Innovation MSc IT - Enabled Innovation Postgraduate options: Both the School of Business and the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting offer a range of postgraduate courses including: MA in Accounting (CAP2 exemptions) MA in Finance MSc in Strategy and Innovation MSc IT - Enabled Innovation Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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