Accounting

Dublin Institute of Technology

Qualification Letters

MSc

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Start Date: September 2013.

Application Date

Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response.

Closing Date: 29th April 2013.

Application Weblink

http://www.dit.ie/postgrad/howtoapply/

Duration

1 year full-time. Approximately 15 hours per week.

Link to Course Fee

http://www.dit.ie/registration/feesandgrants/fees/postgraduatefees/

Financial Support

Funding for Courses:
(i) Higher Education Grants
Postgraduate Students:
Students entering new postgraduate courses from September 2012 onwards will make their online application to SUSI.

SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is the newly appointed body for student grants in Ireland who operate an online grant applications system accessible at studentfinance.ie.

(ii) VEC Scholarships
For up-to-date information go to Dept of Education Website or Studentfinance.ie

(iii) Sponsorship by Employers
Employers may sponsor an employee to pursue postgraduate studies by research within the Institute, or to attend a postgraduate course. Arrangements are made between the employer, the employee and the Contact person in the relevant School or Research Centre of the Institute. The work may be related to a problem identified by an employer as being of particular interest to her/his firm and expertise and facilities of the Institute may be of particular assistance in its investigation and solution.

(iv) Other Sources of Funding
Many International students studying in Ireland are sponsored by their own government or through other international scholarship programmes. In most cases applications should be made through the Ministry of Education in the student's home country. In the case of UK nationals only they should also contact the Irish Embassy in London for information.

The Irish Council for International Students administers Study Fellowships under the Irish Aid Programmes for students for Priority Aid Countries. Please refer to http://www.icosirl.ie/ for further information. International students are also advised to refer to the Website of the International Education Board Ireland, http://www.educationireland.ie/ which gives information on scholarship sources.

(v) Studentfinance.ie
Studentfinance.ie is a website that has information on financial support for further and higher education. It lists the several financial assistance schemes available in Ireland to help you progress through further and higher education.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2.2 or higher) with accounting constituting a major part. Those who have made timely progress in their professional examinations may also be considered.

Non-EU applicants should note:
Only in exceptional circumstances will the School of Accounting and Finance accept students onto the MSc in Accounting (DT329) who have attained their undergraduate qualifications outside Ireland.

Prospective international graduate students interested in professional accounting exemptions may apply for DT310 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting which offers extensive exemptions to graduates.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.

Comment

Location:
School of Accounting & Finance, Faculty of Business, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Award:
Graduates will be eligible for the award of MSc in Accounting of the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Course Content

Introduction:
This programme is offered on a full time basis (one year) commencing September. It is designed for honours (2.2 or better) graduates in accounting. It is aimed at those wishing to further their studies in accounting and who may wish to prepare for a career as a professional accountant.

Those commencing the programme with exemption from CAP 1 CAI will, on successfully completing the programme and meeting other requirements, be eligible for exemption from Cap 2 CAI.

It will also equip its graduates to successfully complete the examinations of the other major accounting bodies (ACCA, CIMA CPA (I)) operating in Ireland.

The programme will also develop the skills and competencies required to undertake independent research in the areas of accounting and related areas.

Subjects Taught

Core Modules:
Financial accounting /reporting
Management accounting
Finance
Project

And at least two of the following:
Strategic management
Business information systems
Taxation
Auditing

Careers or Further Progression

Most graduates will initially embark on qualifying as a professional accountant. Following this opportunities exist in both professional offices and elsewhere.

Further Enquiries

Programme co-ordinator
Helen O'Brien-Gately
School of Accounting and Finance
College of Business
DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2
T: 01 402 3035
F: 01 402 3003
E: helen.obriengately@dit.ie

Course Web Page

http://www.dit.ie/postgrad/programmes/dt329mscaccounting/