The MSc (Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems) is a full-time programme running for 15 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules from September to May, followed by the completion of a group based research project and culminating with a graduate placement of approximately six months (commencing from June onwards).

The MSc in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (MIMAS) is open to all graduates with at least a Second Class Honours degree, except graduates from degrees with high levels of software development and management accounting content (e.g. BSc Business Information Systems, BSc Accounting). Candidates who do not meet or achieve the Second Class Honours Grade II standard may be admitted to the programme on the basis of significant practical or professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Head of Department and subject to the approval of the School of Business.

Students undertake taught modules to the value of 60 credits and an industrial placement or industry report to the value of 30 credits. In the event of a placement not being secured an unplaced student will undertake project work of an equivalent credit value as specified by the Head of Department.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
AC6002 Accounting Information Fundamentals (5 credits)
AC6011 Analysis of Accounting Information (5 credits)
AC6412 Financial Management and Business Ethics (5 credits)
AC6419 Principles of Cost Management (5 credits)
AC6420 Advanced Managerial Accounting and Governance (5 credits)
AC6421 Performance Management, Risk and Control (5 credits)
IS6125 Database Analysis and Design (5 credits)
IS6126 Databases for Management Information Systems (5 credits)
IS6200 Programming for Business I (5 credits)
IS6217 Programming for Business II (5 credits)
IS6218 Understanding Business Processes (5 credits)
IS6219 Enterprise Data Reporting and Visualisation (5 credits)

Part II
AC6016 Placement (30 credits)
or
AC6017 Industry Report (30 credits)

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 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Candidates who pass taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems) (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;
• Apply management accounting techniques to support organisational decision-making;
• Analyse management information needs and develop appropriate process automation and business intelligence solutions.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (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;
• Apply management accounting techniques to support organisational decision-making;
• Analyse management information needs and develop appropriate process automation and business intelligence solutions.