Overview

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Management Information and 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 Management Information and 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
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules (Part I) and 30 credits of research modules (Part II):
Part I
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
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
Part II
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
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:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
  
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
  
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings
  
• Apply management accounting techniques to support organisational decision-making;
  
• Analyse management information needs and develop appropriate process automation and business intelligence solutions;
  
• Conduct financial information analysis to inform decision making.