Business & Accounting

This degree is primarily aimed at students who wish to work as accountants in an accountancy practice, in consultancy or in industry.

Accounting is the language of finance and business. Accountants compile, analyse, interpret and communicate essential information about the operations of a business - whether that business be a small firm, a publicly traded corporation or an NGO (non-governmental organisation). Decisions are made based on the information provided by accountants; good accounting is crucial to any organisation's success. Students will gain an excellent foundation in leadership, management of organisations, and the financial analysis and measurement of performance.

Studying Business and Accounting together will provide you with an excellent set of technical accounting skills, coupled with a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management. As a working accountant after graduation, you will interact with senior business managers - an understanding of the issues they face is a key asset. Graduates are entitled to exemptions 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. Students who choose not to pursue professional accountancy after graduation will benefit from a solid grounding in broad business topics. Skills in marketing, management, and human resource management - as well as strong financial and numeracy abilities - will make you a valuable member of any business team.