Courses :: Course - BBS BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING, MH407, BUSAC

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	Degree Overview >This degree provides a foundation for entering the accounting profession and other areas of business. To become a professional accountant, students successfully complete three levels of professional exams as well as on-the-job training. Graduates of the BBS Business and Accounting degree are exempt from the first level of these professional examinations (CAP 1 examinations from Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examination papers from ACCA and CIMA professional accounting bodies). >Students also gain an excellent foundation in the management of organisations. Studying Business and Accounting together allows students to develop excellent technical accounting skills, financial analysis and a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management. >Accounting is an important component that supports the implementation of a business strategy that creates and captures value for, and from, customers. The business element of the degree gives students an appreciation of the core functions of value creation. >Students have the option of taking a four year degree with a work placement or study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into industry or another culture. >Students who complete the Master�s in Accounting at Maynooth are exempt from the second level of professional examinations. Following this, only one level of professional exams and completion of on-the-job training results in a full accountancy qualification.

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Degree Overview
>This degree provides a foundation for entering the accounting profession and other areas of business. To become a professional accountant, students successfully complete three levels of professional exams as well as on-the-job training. Graduates of the BBS Business and Accounting degree are exempt from the first level of these professional examinations (CAP 1 examinations from Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examination papers from ACCA and CIMA professional accounting bodies).
>Students also gain an excellent foundation in the management of organisations. Studying Business and Accounting together allows students to develop excellent technical accounting skills, financial analysis and a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management.
>Accounting is an important component that supports the implementation of a business strategy that creates and captures value for, and from, customers. The business element of the degree gives students an appreciation of the core functions of value creation.
>Students have the option of taking a four year degree with a work placement or study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into industry or another culture.
>Students who complete the Master�s in Accounting at Maynooth are exempt from the second level of professional examinations. Following this, only one level of professional exams and completion of on-the-job training results in a full accountancy qualification.

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	Leaving Certificate Applicants Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. MH407 Round 1 Points 2024: 407 Transfer option available into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements. 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. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

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	APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE 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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	Career options: After Graduation >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. >Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in the accounting, banking and financial services sectors as well as financial research and teaching. >Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University. Visit the School website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: After Graduation >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. >Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in the accounting, banking and financial services sectors as well as financial research and teaching. >Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University. Visit the School website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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