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Why Study Business Studies at DCU? interpret and communicate financial and other business
information will be developed, as will your interpersonal and
This was the first degree in Accounting and Finance in the communication skills. These skills will help you to succeed in
Republic of Ireland and it remains the premier programme in accounting, finance, taxation or related careers.
its field today. The programme and its graduates are highly
regarded within the accounting and financial services The degree is structured around four main areas:
professions, both in Ireland and abroad. n Accounting: Financial and management accounting are
If you want to be an accountant or financial manager or work in studied from an Irish and an international perspective.
a similar area, then this is the programme for you. If you haven’t Taxation, auditing and professional ethics modules are
studied accounting or business before, don’t worry, as introductory also offered.
classes are provided to give you the basics you will need. n Finance: A thorough foundation in the principles of
economics, corporate finance, and topics such as
Course Structure investments is provided.
n Business: A rounded understanding of the principles of
The course develops top quality graduates who can think
business is developed by the study of subjects such as law,
critically and creatively, have technical expertise, and possess
psychology, marketing, HR, management, communications,
well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills.
IT, and new enterprise development.
The goal of the course is to give you in-depth knowledge of
n Languages: You will have the option to study one of three
the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and
European languages as part of the course.
finance, as well as an understanding of the business, legal,
taxation and IT context of this work. Many of these subjects are designed to span two or even all
three years, thus ensuring that you gain in-depth knowledge
By the end of the three years of study, your ability to analyse,
of fundamental areas.
B.A. in Accounting and Finance (CAO Code: DC115)
www.dcu.ie/dc115