Limerick Institute of Technology
MA in Accounting

Limerick, Ireland
Clonmel, Ireland

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MA in Accounting focuses on developing advanced knowledge and skills in accounting and finance. This course aims to prepare students for the complexities of the accounting profession, emphasizing analytical thinking and strategic decision-making. The duration of the program is typically one year full-time or two years part-time.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various roles such as financial analyst, auditor, or management accountant. The program equips students with the expertise needed for professional certifications and opportunities in corporate finance, taxation, and consultancy.

This course is a challenging, but rewarding one-year taught programme, running from September to August, with a new and updated syllabus.

The programme receives generous exemptions from the Professional Accountancy Bodies. Graduates of the programme receive full CAP 2 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, 11 exemptions from CPA Ireland, and 8 exemptions from ACCA. In addition, while maintaining the focus on preparing graduates for the accounting profession, the updated programme now incorporates a 30-credit Accounting Research Project. This module encapsulates learnings from the taught component and offers students the opportunity to engage with research literature to ensure the development of both practical and theoretical skills in the discipline.

If you have a degree in accounting or a general business with an accounting specialisation and would like to pursue a career in accounting, then this programme has been designed with you in mind.

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