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Programme Description
This programme provides the ideal route to careers in
professional accountancy, fund management, fi nancial services,
fi nancial analysis, corporate fi nance and money markets.
These sectors of the economy contribute signifi cantly to
national wealth creation and provide a range of challenging
and rewarding careers which require integrity, analytical ability,
fi nancial knowledge as well as key skills and competencies in
team working, independent research and critical analysis. This
degree programme develops these abilities within all students
by use of a variety of learning approaches which include case
studies, presentations, group work and projects as well as the
more formal lectures with tutorial support.
The programme allows students in the second and third
years of study to select modules from a range of relevant
subjects thus facilitating students to specialise in their chosen
areas. Full support and advice is provided throughout the
programme from both academic staff and career advisors.
Career Opportunities
This honours degree programme is appropriate to those who
wish to pursue careers as professionally qualifi ed accountants.
It confers signifi cant exemptions from the examinations of the
professional accountancy bodies. In addition, the programme
provides an ideal entry qualifi cation for a range of careers
in the fi nancial services, money markets and banking. The
fi nancial sectors of the Irish economy continue to experience
signifi cant growth and development and offer excellent
career paths for those with the appropriate skills, which this
programme will develop. |