Course Summary
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Students are expected to have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in Accounting or General Business with an Accounting specialisation.
In line with institute policies, Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to follow classes in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Applicants may be required to attend TUS for an interview. Zoom interviews may be arranged for international students.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Professional accounting is a secure and well paid job that offers many career paths internationally. The programme has strong ties with accounting employers, with graduates gaining roles in accounting practices, industry, public service and financial services. Many students enrolled on the programme are recruited by accounting and business firms in advance of their graduation.
Many of our students are international students who completed their undergraduate degree in their home country.The majority of our international students in the past have worked in Ireland in accountancy related jobs following their graduation. Accounting is included in the Critical Skills Occupations List in Ireland.
Are there opportunities for further study?
Graduates typically progress into employment in the accounting field, or into full time study with external providers for the professional accountancy exams. Graduates may progress onto a Level 10 PhD programme.