BA (hons) In Accounting & Finance in Griffith College, Ireland, Ireland

BA (hons) In Accounting & Finance in Griffith College, Ireland

Gain the accounting, finance and management skills needed for a dynamic career in the world of finance and business

The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance degree is delivered on a full-time, part-time and blended learning basis and is ideal for students interested either in a career in the accounting profession or who wish to develop the expertise to analyse business activities from a financial perspective.

Why Study Accounting and Finance at Griffith College?

This Accounting and Finance degree reflects the multiple requirements of today’s business and finance world, preparing you for a career in accounting, banking, stockbroking, currency trading, management, insurance or positions in the financial sector. Whether you want to change career or are studying accounting and finance, or are a school leaver, the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance is for you.

• If you are interested in the application of numerical techniques and the interpretation and communication of financial information, this course is ideal.
• Once completed, students will have the necessary skills to pursue a dynamic rewarding career in accounting and/or finance.
• The city centre location delivers the programme in the evening on a part-time basis
• You can qualify for 9 ACCA exemptions, ACA CAP 1 exemptions and a number of CPA exemptions
• You will receive lecturing from vastly experienced professionals from a wide range of industries.

Course Highlights

• Excellent reputation within industry
• Excellent rates of graduate appointments
• Convenient part-time city centre location
• Gain an honours degree in three years
• Excellent study progression opportunities

Career Progression

The programme gives you an understanding of the business, legal, and social environments in which accountancy operates and enables you to be conversant in the technical languages and practices of the accounting sector in a market economy. These include measurement and disclosure in financial statements, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and business law. While typical careers focus on the world of finance and accounting in particular, any aspect of the business arena is open to graduates. A significant advantage is the many exemptions from the professional exams for which graduates of the course are eligible. Students who do not wish to focus on a career as an accountant will find numerous opportunities in banking, stockbroking, currency trading, management, insurance or positions in the financial sector.