Course Code: GA878
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NQAI level: 7, Places: 40 NQAI level: 8, Places: 15
Course Duration: Three years Course Duration: One year
Bachelor of Business in Bachelor of Business (honours) in
Accounting Accounting
and Financial
Why Study Accounting?
The course provides students with a specialised education in accounting and
Management
financial management and serves as a basis for a career in accountancy. It
produces well educated, confident, resilient graduates with a flair for business
and entrepreneurship.
Why Study Accounting and Financial Management?
Course Modules
The course provides students with a specialised education in accounting and
Strategic Management; Political Economy; Management Control Systems and
financial management. It is a preparation for employment and a career in
Critical Thinking, Management Accounting and Business Combination
accounting and financial management in a range of organisations. It serves as a
Accounting Corporate Ethics & Governance and Corporate Finance and
basis for further academic and professional education. It aims to produce capable,
Auditing.
adaptable, resilient, and self-confident graduates with a capacity for independent
thought and judgement.
Other Essential Information
The first week of the course will include a series of workshops/seminars
Course Modules
devoted to enhancing basic skills including team-working, case study method,
Statistics, Marketing; Communications, PC Applications, Accounting, Business
communications, and basic ICT applications.
Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Law, Management, Business
Information Systems, Social & Organisational Psychology, Personnel Management,
Post-graduate Studies
Business Research; Financial Reporting Environment, Operations Management,
GMIT honours (level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for post-
Small Business Management, Management Information Systems, Decision Making
graduate entry.
& Quantitative Analysis and Organisational Behaviour
Career Opportunities
The degree will serve as a preparation for a wide range of career choices in the field
of accounting and finance: private practice, industry, commerce, banking, financial
services, the commercial services sector, the voluntary and the government sectors.
Follow-on Studies
Students may progress to a Bachelor of Business (honours) Degree course at the
Castlebar Campus or at other third level institutes depending on results.
Other Essential Information
Exemptions are available from professional bodies including:
◆ The Chartered Institute of
◆ Management Accounting (CIMA)
◆ Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA)
◆ Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
◆ Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)
◆ Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
◆ Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI)
◆ Institute of Bankers in Ireland.
Contact: Hugh McBride Contact: Hugh McBride
Tel: 094-9043139 E-mail: hugh.mcbride@gmit.ie Tel: 094-9043139 E-mail: hugh.mcbride@gmit.ie
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GMIT CASTLEBAR 147
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