Programme Overview

The BA (Honours) in Accounting and Human Resource Management is an innovative dual honours degree that allows students exposure to two complementary business disciplines. It allows students the opportunity to broaden both their educational knowledge within these two key business functions and increase their career prospects.

This dual honours programme is equally weighted between Accounting and Human Resource Management. The programme was developed in response to the need to have both accounting and HRM professionals who have the ability to think strategically. Knowledge of complementary management areas is increasingly valued as a contribution to a strategic approach to management as a whole.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of Human Resource Management (HRM) and how it is linked with the overall strategy of organisations.
• Have an applied and critical understanding of the theories, concepts and methods underlying accounting and finance.
• Have acquired a broad theoretical and practical perspective regarding HRM, financial management and accounting practices and functions as applied in progressive Irish organisations.
• Build your communication, management and team working skills.

Course Structure and Award

This course is a three year honours degree. The course is run over 6 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. This course has a common first year with most BA (Honours) Degrees in the School of Business. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Honours) Degree in Accounting and Human Resource Management at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Career Prospects

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in accounting, HRM, general management, or allied fields, and to progress quickly through related professional examinations

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) Degree in Accounting and HRM, graduates who have acquired the appropriate entry requirments can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as: the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management, MA in Human Resource Management, MSc in Marketing or MSc in Management at National College of Ireland.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may apply for substantial exemptions from all major professional accounting and taxation bodies. These include:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
• Irish Taxation Institute

This programme is an excellent foundation towards Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and/or the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD).

Who is the Course for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English & Mathematics. Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should consult our DARE and HEAR webpage.

Course Fees

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Programme Modules

View our Module Descriptor for more information about the modules in this course.