Accounting and Finance COURSES

Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting

Overview

Awarding Body: Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
NQAI Award 
 Level:    
6 (Higher Certificate)
Course Length: 2 years
CAO Code: DB522

Higher Certificate programmes at DBS have a very practical focus and are ideal for students who prefer to 'learn by doing'. This Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting places a strong focus on the world of accounting. It is designed to equip students with a range of knowledge and practical skills, which will form the basis for commencing a career in an accounting-related context in business. It also provides a basis for progressing to higher level academic qualifications. Students who successfully complete the higher certificate programme can achieve full degree awards through further study.

Programme Content

The Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting programme has the following content.

Year 1  Core
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Business Communications
  • Business Computing
  • Inside Business
  • Introduction to Business Mathematics
  • Introduction to Marketing
Year 2

Core

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Basic Economics for Business
  • Computer Based Business Modelling
  • Financial Information for Planning & Control
  • Accounting Theory & Practice

Structure

The Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting covers essential aspects of business and provides specialised knowledge and skills in accounting. It equips students with a strong combination of business and accounting know-how. On the business side, it covers a wide range of subjects focusing on general business administration and management. On the accounting side it deals with the fundamentals of both financial and cost accounting with complementary coverage of economic and accounting techniques. Students also develop significant skills in oral and written communications as well as skills in a range of information technology applications.

Year 1

Six mandatory subjects provide foundation knowledge in core business and accounting disciplines and techniques and impart essential business and computing skills.

Year 2

Student knowledge and understanding of key business disciplines is further developed and they are given specialised knowledge and practical skills in accounting theory and practice and financial information for planning & control.

Interactive Teaching and Learning Methods

The learning process in Higher Certificate courses involves lectures, tutorials, practicals, case studies and computer-assisted study. As the course progresses, students build on their foundation knowledge and move towards more in-depth study of particular areas. Lecturers adopt an interactive style in which students are encouraged to participate actively in classes. The general emphasis is on action learning by doing rather than acquisition of theoretical textbook knowledge.

Transfer Students 

Students holding relevant qualifications may qualify for entry to the second year of the programme.

Career Opportunities

As this programme combines business and accounting subjects, career opportunities for graduates are most likely to be in the accounting departments of organisations or in many other business positions where knowledge of accounting is a requirement or an asset. The blend of business and accounting knowledge and skills gained by students on this programme makes them an attractive proposition for a range of employment opportunities. Graduates who continue their studies and gain suitable work experience can look forward to advancement to management positions.

Further Study Options

Students who complete their programme will qualify for entry onto the final year of the ordinary degree programmes (Level 7 awards) or year 2 of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance degree (Level 8 award).

Fees

The fees for Full-time Higher Certificate in Business in Accouting are €5,200 per annum.

You can view all full-time undergraduate degree course fees or why not contact our admissions team who will also be able to advise on the payment options available to our students.

Fees quoted cover the annual cost of tuition, registration and examinations. Please note also that tax relief is available on fees for Irish income tax payers at the standard rate of 20% on all fees exceeding €2,000 and up to €7,000.

Next Steps

Before making an application please ensure you are aware of all our entry requirements.

School Leaver Applicants

Application for first year full-time HETAC/LJMU programmes in the college is through the CAO System. The CAO system applies only to applications for first year admissions to undergraduate full-time day programmes described in the prospectus, which have a CAO Course code www.cao.ie.  

Application forms and the CAO Handbook are both supplied by the Central Applications Office (CAO), Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway or from your Career Guidance Counsellor.

Please read our information form for advice on completing the CAO application.

Mature Applicants

HETAC/LJMU Joint Awarded Programmes

If you are over 21 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted. 

HETAC only Awarded Programmes

If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted. 

Transfer Students

Students holding a relevant Certificate, Diploma or other relevant third level qualification may qualify for entry to the second or third year of degree programme. Transfer applications to the second or third year full-time programmes are to be made directly to the college. Students should send copies of their examination transcripts and other relevant documentation along with their application form (available from the School / College) to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School.   
 

EU Citizens

A European (EU) Application is one made by a person: 

(a) who is permanently a resident in one of the member states of the European Union and/or
(b) who will have received full-time second level education, for three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission, in member states.

Non-EU Applicants

Non - EU applicants should contact directly the International Admissions Office at Dublin Business School.

Application fee to CAO

There is a standard application fee of €40 made payable to CAO on submitting your CAO application form, or €25 if submitting an online application to CAO before 20th January. Late applications to CAO will be charged €50 for online and €80 for paper applications.

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