Bachelor Of Business Hons (accounting) in Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Business Hons (accounting) in Waterford Institute of Technology

What is the Accounting stream on the BBS (Hons) programme?

The Accounting stream is primarily for those students who are interested in either a career in accountancy (industry/practice) or teaching accountancy-related subjects at second-level. In this regard, the stream places an emphasis on modules that address the learning that an aspiring accountant needs. This includes modules on financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, finance, law and auditing. On successful completion of the stream, and the achievement of certain marks in specific modules, many graduates apply for a range of exemptions from the professional examinations of the main accounting bodies. In addition, graduates can also – after completion of other relevant qualifications – apply to the Teaching Council to be permitted to teach accountancy in secondary schools, again subject to the achievement of certain results in particular modules.

Career options:

• Accountancy/audit

• Taxation
• Teaching
• Consultancy
• Financial services

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Accounting Stream Career Opportunities

A graduate of this degree will be suitable to take up a position at a junior/middle management level in many types of business organisations ranging from small family businesses to multi-national corporations.  Graduates of the Accounting stream will be very well-positioned to pursue a career in areas such as:

• Accountancy/audit
• Taxation
• Teaching
• Consultancy
• Financial services
• Financial services

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Scholarships & Awards

The Bachelor of Business (Hons) has a number of competitive awards and scholarships available to students including:

• John Hume Scholarship (awarded by the combined Waterford Credit Unions)
• CPA prize for financial accounting
• Irish Tax Institute for taxation award
• Annual Dean's list excellence awards

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Professional Body Exemptions

Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) award are also entitled to exemptions from many of the leading professional accountancy and management bodies including:

• ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland)
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Follow on Study

Numerous follow on study options at WIT are available to gradudates of the Bachelor of Business (Hons) including a Master of Business and a Master by Reserach.

• Master of Business – Internationalisation
• Master of Business in Accounting
• Master of Business (Management)
• Master of Business (Corporate Administration)
• Master by Research