• » Master of Arts in Accounting

    Programme Title  Master of Arts in Accounting
    CAO Code  Add-on programme. Not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_BACCT_M
    Duration  1 Year
    Standard Code Places:  20
    National Framework Level  9
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    The MA in Accounting is a focused twelve-month programme that develops the analytical capacity of participants to deal with advanced and complex Accounting issues.
    The programme attracts generous exemptions from the Professional Accounting Bodies.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    An Honours Bachelor of Business or Commerce with a significant specialisation in Accounting.
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     5  Accounting Information for Control and Decision Making  Mandatory  10  3
     Advanced Financial Accounting  Mandatory  10  3
     Audit Practice  Mandatory  10  3
     Financial Management  Mandatory  10  3
     Tax Practice  Mandatory  10  3
     Research Methodology/ Dissertation  Mandatory  25  2
    Learning Outcomes
    Holders of this award will be able to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements at the forefront of the field of Accounting.
    • A strong technical understanding of contemporary Accounting issues.
    • Knowledge of the role of Accounting information in planning and control.
    • The ability to articulate personal judgements about the nature of Accounting theory and practice.
    • The ability to conduct independent research.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Progression is possible to Doctoral Programmes in Institutes and Universities within Ireland and abroad.
    Career Opportunities
    Award holders will be well placed to pursue careers in Professional Accountancy, the Public and Private Sectors and in Education.
    This course begins in September each year. Apply: Postgraduate Programmes Application Form
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Michael Margey Head of Department of Business Studies, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: Michael.margey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186202