Accounting - Applied Accounting - Cork

The MSc in Applied Accounting takes students through a combination of taught modules, self-directed learning and work based learning, achieving a level of advanced understanding and practical application in accounting. It will be offered over a two year period, with students attending MTU on two evenings per week, 6pm – 10pm, during each academic year. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible for the award of MSc in Applied Accounting. The students will have one further year of training with their employer, after which they will be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Ireland.

Year 1
Modules - Full Academic Year
Advanced Financial Reporting (SL)
Strategy & Leadership (SL)

Semester 1 Modules
Strategic Corporate Finance
Communication & Professional Development

Semester 2 Modules
Research Methods

Year 2
Modules - Full Academic Year
Advanced Audit & Assurance (SL)
Advanced Tax Strategy (SL)

Semester 1 Modules
Data Analytics & Strategy

Semester 2 Modules
Accounting Inquiry (Research)

Work Based Learning - Year 1 and Year 2

Professional Level (PL) - Tuesday & Thursday
Managerial Finance
Financial Reporting
Corporate Law
Audit & Assurance

Strategic Level (SL) - Monday & Thursday
Strategy & Leadership (M)
Advanced Audit & Assurance (E)
Advanced Financial Reporting (M)
Advanced Tax Strategy (E)

Entry Criteria
The typical candidate will have a Level 8 Honours Degree in Accounting at grade H2.2 or above, along with exemptions up to and including Professional Level from CPA Ireland. An international student must also have an IELTS of 6.5 or above to be considered for entry to this Masters. Candidates that do not have the appropriate undergraduate degree may still be considered for admission to this Masters under exceptional circumstances if, for example, they have secured the Professional Level CPA Ireland suite of exams and have appropriate work experience.

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.

Late applications may be considered should any places become available.

Some candidates may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning based on previous academic or work experience. If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning, please check out www.cit.ie/rpl

M.Sc.: 90 ECTS

2 years part-time.

€5,000* per year

*NB For students pursuing the CPA qualification and Masters programme, An annual payment of €500 to CPA Ireland will apply. This fee will cover, exemptions, student membership of CPA Ireland and all associated exams.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible for the award of MSc in Applied Accounting. The students will have one further year of training with their employer, after which they will be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Ireland.