Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Dublin, Ireland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 4,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU citizen/Irish resident. The annual fee for International/Non-EU applicants is €6800
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Introduction
The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance prepares students for a career in Accounting and Finance. The program provides a comprehensive education in the quantitative and analytical skills required in business and in a range of accounting practices. The role of the accountant is placed within the broader business context that is delivered through a range of business-relevant electives.
Both Accounting and Finance are core components of ensuring the success of any business entity. Our degree program provides each student with an in-depth knowledge of the area of accounting and finance as well as practical skills, both of which are essential in the rapidly changing and highly competitive world of business. This in turn then creates a number of opportunities for advancement within a whole range of organisations.
The programme builds on long-established and well-recognised core competencies within Independent College Dublin in the delivery of and highest quality accounting and finance tuition.
In addition, the importance of new and emerging technologies is recognized and incorporated into program content throughout its three stages.
Another important dimension of the program is the International one. With growing internationalization within the business, it is essential that best practice internationally is recognized and incorporated in an appropriate way into degree programs such as this.
Protection of Enrolled Learners
Independent College has the approval to offer students learner protection insurance. Learner Protection insurance is only in place when each student receives their Insurance Policy.’ Each learner should ensure that they receive a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name. Learner Protection insurance is provided by O’Driscoll O’Neil and underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Limited. The learner protection policy provides for a refund of fees as specified in the 2012 Act. In some circumstances, it may be possible for a learner to transfer to a similar program in another provider. In such circumstances, the learner may opt to receive the cost of an alternative similar academic program. Transferring to another program is always only a second option. The learner protection insurance policy is governed by s. 65(4)(b) of the 2012 Act.’
Aims & Objections
Independent College has a history of providing degree programs that appeal to learners and produce graduates that match employer needs. Reviewing the accounting and finance program has allowed ensuring the program will achieve its aims and equally, ensure that those aims match stakeholder needs within a very challenging business and commercial environment.
Following the review process, the overall aims of the BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance were revised as follows:
- To provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental theories, concepts, and methods of accounting and finance and the interrelationships between accounting and finance and other broader business functions.
- To equip learners with the capability to prepare a range of standard accounting statements for use by management in a business environment, and interpret the business implications of such information.
- To create an environment where learners will be able to work effectively in teams and independently, evaluate critically, think creatively, and communicate effectively with respect to issues in various areas of accounting and finance.
- To provide links with accounting and finance bodies to maximize opportunities for engagement and optimize career development for learners.
- To facilitate the development by the learner of a range of transferable skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
- To provide learners with the knowledge and foundation to successfully pursue further study in professional or postgraduate programs.
Accreditation
This is a three-year honors degree program that is QQI accredited. Students will graduate with an internationally recognized Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester One
- Information Systems in Business
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Marketing Perspectives
- Global Organisations & HRM
- Introduction to Economics
- Learning to Learn
Semester Two
- Introduction to Statistics & Data Analytics
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Tools & Analysis
- Organisational Behaviour
- Leadership & Management
- Legal Issues In Business
Year 2
Semester One
- Management
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Income Tax
- Legal Issues in Corporate Entities, Management & Regulation
Semester Two
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting: Implementation Issues
- Financial Risk Management
- Corporate Tax
- Legal Issues in Corporate Financing & Associated Processes
- Corporate Governance & Accountability
Year 3
Semester One
- Applied Project 1
- International Financial Reporting: Frameworks & Standards
- Indirect Taxes
- Audit & Assurance Frameworks
- Performance Management Accounting
- Strategic Financial Management
Semester Two
- Applied Project 2
- International Financial Reporting: Advanced Standards & Consolidations
- Capital Gains Taxes & Capital Acquisitions Taxes
- Audit & Assurance Reporting
- Advanced Performance Management
- International Financial Management
Teaching & Assessment
The programme teaching and learning strategy are designed to allow the learner to progress through the theoretical and practical concepts in an orderly and logical fashion. The assessment strategy is planned to ensure practical application of the core principles of the module and facilitate feedback, which underpins the overall learning experience.
The primary purpose of Independent College’s strategy is that teaching, and assessment supports learning. In addition, assessment supports standards based on appropriate learning outcomes. The programme teaching and assessment strategy are informed by the QQI Business Award Standards. The programme learning outcomes (PLO), the module learning outcomes (MLO), and the graduate attribute also inform this process.
Throughout the programme, learners will experience a varied range of teaching and learning strategies, which are selectively chosen, based on level, module content and suitability to assessment. Most modules will primarily be delivered through a mix of lectures and practical workshops, with tutorials in place to support where necessary. Typically, the material will be presented during lectures and workshops, with supporting documentation available via Moodle to learners.
It is envisaged that the learners will assimilate much of the material through problem solving and exercises. Emphasis will be placed on allowing the learners to examine the exercise problem descriptions and try possible solutions in the workshops. Tutorials will be used to allow the learners to get help, reinforce more difficult subject matter and provide learners with the opportunity for assistance to a specific problem.
Teaching will focus on the learner applying problem-solving skills to existing programme material. Skills will be developed through a variety of mechanisms, for example:
- Integrated tutorials with industry engagement.
- Problem-based learning exercises with trade practitioners.
- Co-delivering and guest lecturing on focussed syllabus content.
- Application workshop sessions, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Case study analysis, review, critiquing – reflective learning and writing skills.
- Blended learning and Flipped Classroom delivery
- Online synchronous and asynchronous delivery of lecturers.
- Directed e-learning
Formative assessment will form an integral part of the learning journey for the learner with feedback being provided on the solutions to problems posed in class and through assignments being critiqued and challenged in the educational environment. This will allow for risk assessment and a continuous improvement process to become part of their solution design.
Additionally, the teaching and learning strategy are informed by Independent College Dublin’s overall teaching and learning strategy, the scheme of assessment and the module-specific teaching and learning strategy.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Across recruitment, agencies and website-based recruitment sites, there are numerous employment opportunities in the following areas:
- Small Medium Enterprises
- The Public Sector
- Large corporates
- Banking
Previous graduates from a sister programme in BA (Honours) Business Studies at Independent College have been employed in the following (not an exhaustive list) companies:
- State Street
- Oracle
- Digg
- Air BnB
- PWC Group
- In the Company of Huskies
- Procter and Gamble
- Fidelity Investments
- IBM
Independent College has recently employed a Student Experience and Careers Officer to provide learners with strong self-assessment processes and feedback tools to assist in one-to-one sessions in training on graduate behavioural competencies and career matching. This is complemented by visiting careers mentors and career coaches who have been engaged with final year learners in our existing programmes to facilitate their engagement with the industry. To date, significant emphasis has been placed on building communication and interpersonal confidence and skills to communicate the learners’ value to an employer.