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MSc International Accounting & Finance
Dublin Business School
School of Business
| Application Deadline: | One month prior to programme commencement | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,900 - ≈ € 9,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin Business School
Key Features of the Programme
The structure of the Dublin Business School’s MSc International Accounting and Finance focuses on accounting and finance from a global perspective. It is distinctive from other Accounting Masters programmes in that:
* International aspects of accounting and finance are at the core of the programme.
* The content reflects current developments in accounting and finance and thus students will gain a knowledge and skill base which is relevant to the needs of employers.
* The Department of Accounting and Finance provides a thriving internationally focused atmosphere – we have students from across the globe.
* Students are given training in information gathering and research in accounting and finance. These skills will be useful for a career in business and commerce.
Career Opportunities
Today’s career opportunities have moved well beyond the traditional spheres of accounting, taxation and auditing. They include such diverse possibilities as investment analysis, management consultancy, risk management, corporate governance, strategic financial management and public sector finance. The role that graduates of the programme would be expected to play are essentially strategic, analytical and planning with strong financial technical skills essential to the job.
Contents
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in two sequential stages. Stage 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 60 credits. Stage 2 is a supervised dissertation, contributing 30 credits. The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to critically review the literature in any part of the taught syllabus.
For full-time students, the taught component consists of 8 modules: four in the first semester and four in the second semester. Successful completion of the taught component stage allows you to move on to the dissertation stage.
A Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) may be awarded to students who achieve 30 credits, and a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) to students who achieve 60 credits in the taught stage.
Programme Content
Stage 1
* International Financial Institutions and Markets
* Theory of Finance
* Quantitative Methods
* International Accounting Principles
* Financial Statement Analysis
* International Management Accounting
* International Accounting Issues
* Scientific Research Methods
Stage 2
Dissertation
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment is an integral part of all our taught modules. The weightings attaching to coursework and other forms of continuous assessment vary from module to module, from a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 50%. You will experience a variety of teaching and learning assessment methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, group and individual projects, examinations and reports.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must hold:
* A minimum Second Class Honours Degree (2.2) in Accounting or related discipline from a recognised third level institution or equivalent qualification
* An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
Accreditation
Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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