Course Summary
This programme has been developed to allow the participants the option to study both for a Masters qualification whilst simultaneously sitting the Final Professional Stage of ACCA. The same lecturers deliver the Masters Programme as deliver the Professional Stages of ACCA.
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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
• candidates must have a minimum Primary Degree at level 8 (NQF) in Accounting and Finance (or cognate discipline such as Economics, Mathematics, or Business)
• candidates have completed all 9 papers in the fundamental stage of ACCA (F1 to F9 inclusive) and have a Primary Degree at level 8 (NQF) in Business area
• or equivalent Accredited Prior Learning (APL)
Language Requirements:
All prospective learners for whom English is a second language, must have an IELTS minimum score of 6.0. Equivalent English Language tests (Cambridge, TOEFL, Pearson and QQI’s TIE*) are also considered. We welcome learners of all nationalities and language backgrounds. To begin the application process, please email [email protected]
Application Details
Direct Applicants:
All applicants to the MA in Accounting and Finance should apply directly to the college by emailing [email protected]
Entry Dates: September/February annually.
Fees
All applicants to the MA in Accounting and Finance should apply directly to the college by emailing [email protected]
The Student
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
The shortage of ICT talent is potentially significant for a number of sectors where ICT skills are needed (e.g. Software, Data Analytics, Financial Services, Distribution).
There are also Professionals skills shortages in specific sectors such as Financial Services,
Multilingual skills for Associate Professionals in ICT and Sales & Marketing, and for Administrative staff in Financial Services
The programme will produce Graduates who are competent professionals in the field of Accounting and Finance, but also due to the emphasis that ICD Business School has on integrating ICT skills into the programme, these graduates should be able to help in the skills shortages that the report highlights.
The Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance programme seeks to provide learners with the specialist knowledge, the practical skills and professional attitudes desired by employers, such as critical, creative and reflective thinking skills, high-level communication skills and team-working competencies. Therefore, Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance graduates from this programme will be capable of making an immediate and effective contribution within a professional accounting role, ensuring employment potential in a competitive graduate market.
Finally, the programme seeks to offer learners an academically rigorous and challenging learning experience, thereby preparing them for a successful career and providing a foundation for continued life long learning and continued professional development.