Overview
The MSc Management Information & Managerial Accounting Systems is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules from September to May, followed by either the completion of a group-based research project or a graduate placement commencing from June onwards.
Students undertake taught modules to the value of 60 credits and an industrial placement or industry report to the value of 30 credits. In the event of a placement not being secured an unplaced student will undertake project work of an equivalent credit value as specified by the Head of Department.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in AManagement Information & Managerial Accounting Systems
Candidates who pass taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| AC6002 | Accounting Information Fundamentals | 5 |
| AC6412 | Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility for International Firms | 5 |
| AC6419 | Principles of Cost Management | 5 |
| AC6420 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| AC6421 | Performance Management, Risk and Control for International Firms | 5 |
| FI6006 | Professional Development | 5 |
| IS6125 | Database Analysis and Design | 5 |
| IS6126 | Databases for Management Information Systems | 5 |
| IS6200 | Programming for Business I | 5 |
| IS6217 | Programming for Business II | 5 |
| IS6218 | Understanding Global Business Processes | 5 |
| IS6219 | Enterprise Data Reporting and Visualisation | 5 |
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| AC6016 | Placement | 30 |
| or AC6017 | Industry Report |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
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Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
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Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings
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Apply data driven accounting techniques to support responsible leadership in International organisations;
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Analyse management information needs and develop ethical and appropriate process automation and business intelligence solutions;
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Conduct financial information analysis to inform sustainable decision making.
