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Universities Ireland University College Cork Courses MSc International Accounting Practice

MSc International Accounting Practice

University College Cork

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 18,940
Country Rank#3
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Want to combine a postgraduate qualification in Accounting with professional exemptions, while preparing for a career in industry, practice, the not-for-profit or public sectors?

The MSc International Accounting Practice is designed to combine technical skills in accounting and business analysis, with the development of key competencies in teamwork, business acumen, effective communication and critical thinking.

Building on the excellent reputation of our Department for producing high calibre accounting graduates, recognised by all of the major accounting practices and other industry partners, the MSc International Accounting Practice will provide students with the skills required to gain a significant number of exemptions from the main international accountancy bodies and coupled with invaluable work experience as part of the programme; will create huge opportunities for subsequent employment – either internationally or nationally.

The International FinTech sector continues to grow, and UCC is placed at the forefront of collaborative research in the sector. The MSc International Accounting Practice now allows students to choose elective modules in information systems and to gain an insight into technologies used in accounting firms worldwide.

The MSc International Accounting Practice is a 12-month programme designed for those preparing to work as accounting professionals, in Ireland and internationally. It is a comprehensive programme, requiring significant student participation and engagement.

Course Content
Students take 90 credits. Part I consists of 70 credits. Part II consists of 20 credits.

PART I
- AC6400 Principles of Cost Management (10 credits)
- AC6401 Advanced Managerial Accounting, Governance and Control in Organisations (10 credits)
- AC6402 Financial Reporting for Business Entities (10 credits)
- AC6409 Auditing (5 credits)
- AC6412 Financial Management and Business Ethics (5 credits)
- AC6413 Corporate Finance (10 credits)
- AC6414 Consolidated Financial Statements (10 credits)
Electives
- AC6410 Taxation 1 (5 credits)
- AC6411 Taxation 2 (5 credits)
OR
- IS6125 Database Analysis and Design (5 credits)
- IS6219 Enterprise Data Reporting and Visualisation (5 credits)
PART II
- AC6415 Research in Accounting Practices (20 credits) or
- AC6416 Placement (20 credits)
Entry Requirement
To be eligible for consideration, you must have:
- A 2H2 degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent OR
- Expectation of graduating with a 2H2 degree [NFQ Level 8] in the year of entry.
  
  Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations
  
  The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
  
  There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.
  
  IELTS*
- 6.5 Overall
- 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
- TOEFL iBT
- 90 Overall
- Listening 20
- Reading 19
- Speaking 21
- Writing 20
Fees & Scholarships
The EU fee for this course is €10,630.

The Non-EU fee for this course is €18,940.
Career Prospect
Upon completion of the MSc International Accounting Practice, you can expect to have excellent career prospects in an accounting role, with a wide range of organisations, including accounting practice, industry, financial services, the not-for-profit and the public sectors.

Alignment to professional accounting syllabi provides you with exemptions which are recognised globally.

Cost Of Studying At University College Cork

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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