The MSc (Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems) is a full-time programme running for 12 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 commencing from June onwards.

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 for Global Firms (5 credits)
AC6412 Financial Management & Corporate Social Responsibility for International Firms (5 credits)
AC6419 Principles of Cost Management (5 credits)
AC6420 Advanced Managerial Accounting (5 credits)
AC6421 Performance Management, Risk and Control for International Firms (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 Global 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 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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;
• Apply management accounting techniques to support organisational decision-making;
• Analyse management information needs and develop appropriate process automation and business intelligence solutions;
• Identify, clarify, evaluate and manage business and financial risk in organisations.