Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland's largest and most comprehensive higher education institution. Formed by the merger of three renowned institutes of technology, TU Dublin offers a wide range of programs in various disciplines including engineering, science, business, arts, humanities, and more. With a strong focus on innovation and industry collaboration, TU Dublin provides students with a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The university prides itself on delivering education that is practice-based, industry-relevant, and globally connected, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.

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This is an excellent Accounting and Finance course which offers maximum exemptions available to a Level 8 graduate from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland and ACCA as well as exemptions from CIMA, Irish Institute of Tax and CPA. No Leaving Certificate Accounting, Business or Economics subjects are required. We start at an introductory level and we prepare you for the more complex concepts you will meet at a later stage. As you progress through the course you build up credits and exemptions which are recognised nationally and internationally. Work Placement Preparation The department of Accountancy, Finance and Professional Studies prides itself on its industry links and its approach to supporting our students in the preparation and securing of employment. Our students are supported in semester 6 of year 3 of the course, through a formal module, 'Professional Communication and Work Preparation', to develop their CV's, enhance their linked in profiles and perfect their interviewing skills with the aim of securing a summer internship in advance of commencing year 4. Many students secure a Graduate Trainee Accounting Contracts through their summer internships, meaning they secure their role in advance of commencing year 4 of their studies, leaving them free to concentrate solely on their academics in their final year. Professional Accreditation Graduates of the Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance obtain full exemption from CA Proficiency 1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland; 9 exemptions from ACCA; 9 exemptions from CIMA; 10 exemptions from CPA; and Group 2 exemption for Part 1 of the Irish Taxation Institute. All exemptions are subject to performance in specific modules. This course is designed in pillars with the core disciplinary pillars being: 'Financial Accounting and Reporting' which commences with Financial Accounting and builds to Advanced International Financial Reporting; 'Decision Making and Risk Analysis' consists of modules around Maths, Management Accounting and Auditing and Assurance; 'Economics and Finance’ commences with Economics and goes on to includes Investment and Financial Management and International Corporate Finance; and the final core disciplinary pillar is in ‘Law and Tax’. The quality of these pillars are proven through the course's impressive exemptions received from professional bodies. These pillars are complimented by two further pillars in 'IT and Data Management' and 'Business Management & Communications'. Along with obtaining skills on accounting packages students have the opportunity to obtain Microsoft Professional Accreditation. The course is complimented with a Professional Communication & Work Place Preparation module. This provides the students with broader professional communication skills through detailed CV and ‘linked in’ preparation and simulated professional mock interviews. This module is also supported by a series of guest speakers from the Professional bodies, firms and Industry including: CAI; ACCA; Grant Thornton; Crowe Horwath; BDO; Barden Recruitment; AccountancySchool.ie; Hayden Brown Chartered Accountants; Cooney Carey; ITI; CIMA; & CPA. The opportunities afforded to the students in meeting these guest speakers is very valuable in building their professional network and career opportunities. Show less

Semester 1

Critical Skills Development
Financial Accounting 1
Principles of Business 1
Data Skills & Information Technology
Principles of Law
Business Mathematics 1
Semester 2

Economics 1
Financial Accounting 2
Principles of Business 2
Data Technology in Organisations
Business Law
Business Mathematics 2,Semester 3

Economics 2
International Financial Reporting 1
Enterprise Systems & Processes
Law of Employment & Business Formation
Management Accounting 1
Marketing
Semester 4

International Financial Reporting 2
Personal Finance
Business Processes and IS
Company Law
Management Accounting 2
Organisational Psychology,Semester 5

Auditing and Assurance 1
Business Ethics
International Financial Reporting 3
Financial Management
Business in the Digital Age
Income Tax
Semester 6

Auditing & Assurance 2
Professional Communications & Employment Preparation
International Financial Reporting 4
Investment Analysis
Accounting Information Systems & CAATs
Business and Capital Taxes,Semester 5

Auditing and Assurance 1
Business Ethics
International Financial Reporting 3
Financial Management
Business in the Digital Age
Income Tax
Semester 6

Auditing & Assurance 2
Professional Communications & Employment Preparation
International Financial Reporting 4
Investment Analysis
Accounting Information Systems & CAATs
Business and Capital Taxes

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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