COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Accounting is designed to provide students with the advanced skills and critical competencies required to succeed as professional accountants in today’s dynamic and rapidly changing business environment. The program combines rigorous technical training with practical insights, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to interpret, analyse, and communicate complex financial information, apply professional judgement, and engage effectively with regulatory and governance frameworks. Central to the program is the completion of six core modules, each worth five credits, covering key areas such as Financial Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Assurance, Company Law, Financial Management, and Management Accounting. Additional modules extend students’ expertise in Financial Reporting, Advanced Taxation, Advanced Financial Management, Performance Management, Corporate Governance and Ethics, and Business Intelligence, providing a comprehensive foundation for professional accounting practice.A distinctive feature of the MSc in Accounting is the flexibility offered through two elective pathways. Pathway A consists of a 30-credit combination of Research Methods and a Final Dissertation, providing students with the opportunity to engage in in-depth, research-driven learning that enhances analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Pathway B consists of three 10-credit modules—Critical Perspectives in Accounting, Effective Leadership in the Organisation, and Accounting in Practice—enabling students to develop practical knowledge and leadership skills relevant to contemporary accounting contexts. This choice allows students to tailor their learning according to career goals, whether pursuing academic research, professional practice, or leadership roles in accounting and finance.One of the principal objectives of the program is to provide graduates with exemptions from key professional accounting bodies, including ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland, CIMA, and CPA, positioning them for rapid entry into professional practice. By combining comprehensive technical knowledge, strategic business insight, and practical application, the MSc in Accounting prepares graduates to meet the evolving demands of the accounting profession, navigate complex financial environments, and contribute effectively to organisational decision-making and governance.