The MSc Management Accounting is a full-time programme taken over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants must normally have a primary degree with a grade of Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2H1) [NFQ Level 8] or the expectation of graduating with a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2H1) degree [NFQ Level 8] in the year of entry. Candidates with equivalent educational and/or professional qualifications may also be considered as deemed appropriate by the Head of Department. All applicants must also submit a personal statement (minimum of 200 words) to the satisfaction of the Programme Director.

All applicants whose first language is not English are required to sit either an IELTS test or a recognised equivalent test. The minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5, and with no individual section lower than 5.5. An exception may be granted where a candidate has been awarded a university degree where the overall content has been delivered in the English language.

Applicants who achieve a 2H2 degree [NFQ Level 8] will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The programme for the degree of MSc consists of two parts as set out below. Part I consists of nine taught modules (to the value of 60 credits). Part II consists of 30 credits devoted to the development of independent research skills and lifelong learning practices relevant to the work of a modern management accountant in practice, industry and financial services. Site visits, coupled with industry presenters and guest speakers, will also play an integral part of the learning process.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
AC6400 Principles of Cost Management (10 credits)
AC6401 Advanced Managerial Accounting, Governance and Control in Organisations (10 credits)
AC6402 Financial Reporting for Business Entities (10 credits)
AC6403 Consolidated Financial Statements (5 credits)
AC6404 Corporate Finance (5 credits)
AC6407 Business Leader Series (5 credits)
IS6312 Enterprise Systems and Business Integration Big Data and Analytics (5 credits)
IS6313 Enterprise Performance Management Systems Enterprise Risk Management Systems (5 credits)
MG6403 Strategic Management Practice (5 credits)

Part II
AC6405 Cases in Financial Management (5 credits)
AC6406 Professional Examination Report (10 credits)
AC6408 Accounting Research Project (15 credits)

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I may choose not to proceed to Part II and choose instead to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Management Accounting) (NFQ Level 9, Major award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Identify, clarify, evaluate and manage business and financial risk in organisations;
• Conduct professional research and analysis and communicate the results of this analysis clearly to clients and professional peers.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Identify, clarify,evaluate and manage business and financial risk in organisations.