International Accounting & Business

DCU Business School is ranked in the top 95 Business Schools in Europe in the 2023 Financial Times Ranking, one of only three Irish Business Schools to achieve this ranking. The Financial Times Ranking for Business Schools is one of the most highly acknowledged and widely cited authorities on quality and performance of institutions globally.



The programme aims to foster the student’s ability to provide professional solutions based on a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the various elements of accounting and business. This is increasingly important in today’s complex commercial environment.

For admission to the M.Sc. in International Accounting and Business candidates must hold:



• A 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent international qualification



• Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.



• Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and/or at least 5 years of appropriate work experience may also be considered for admission to the programme.



• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.



• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

1 year full-time.

START DATE September 2026

Careers

DCU Business School has a long track record of producing high calibre graduates in accounting.



Interdisciplinary Approach – Graduates of the MSc in International Accounting and Business will have a strong combination of technical accounting and general business skills.



Professional Exemptions – Graduates will be attractive to leading international accounting firms as they can achieve generous exemptions from the globally recognised Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Accountants Ireland.



High Level of Employability – Graduates will also be attractive to national and international employers seeking to recruit graduates who can make significant contributions to discussions and decisions that have a financial dimension, even when these graduates are employed in roles other than accounting.