Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

Business and Humanities

Programme Code	DK_BBAAF_B	Mode of Delivery	Full-time, Part-time	No. of Semesters	6

Semesters Per Stage	2	NFQ Level	8	Programme Credits	10

Language of Instruction	English

Field of Study	0411 - Accounting and taxation

Educational Aim of Programme

The aim of this programme is to produce Bachelor of Arts graduates through the study of accounting and related disciplines. While the main thrust of the programme is the accounting disciplines, these cannot be studied in isolation and must be integrated into a wider business context. The course provides learners with such concepts and theoretical frameworks, as will enabling them to understand the accounting disciplines and their applications in commercial and non-commercial organisations. The focus is on accounting, primarily as an aspect of business information systems in general, and also on its relationship to other informational and control processes and its influence on the individual and the organisation. The aim is to encourage students to think critically about what they are doing, view issues from different perspectives and apply accounting principles in varying situations. In the later stages of the programme there will be an emphasis on the analysis, diagnosis and resolution of business problems. This programme aspires to;
1.Explain the principles of accounting and the concepts and theories underlying the discipline; (2)Define the economic, social and legal characteristics of the business environment and show how each of these elements influences the accounting decision making process;(3)Apply mathematical techniques, including the construction of models, to the solution of business problems;(4)Detail the regulatory role of accounting and its function in providing information for the management of the business including operations and marketing management; (5)Identify the strategic role of information technology in management decision support systems and in the development of accounting systems;(6)Evaluate the principal theories of business finance and the impact of taxation on business financial decision making;
(7)Demonstrate the ability to integrate the contribution of the different disciplines to the solution of business problems.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

On successful completion of this programme the learner should be able to :

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PLO1	(a) Appraise the theories, concepts and methods relating to the study of Accounting and Finance (b) Evaluate complex theories and practices of Accounting and Finance, and the inter-relationships between functions and processes (C) Assess alternative explanations, arguments and theories within the realms of Accounting and Finance (d) Synthesize information, data and ideas taken from variety of pertinent sources
PLO2	(a) )Analyse advanced knowledge and develop understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of Accounting and Finance, and emergent critical appraisal of the relevant sub-fields (b) Evaluate discipline specific research projects and challenges, in which data is located, evaluated, organized, and presented effectively (c) Assess the theory and practice that informs Accounting and Finance, some of it at the current boundaries of the field
PLO3	(a) Effectively and professionally interact and communicate with peers in collaborative and other learning contexts (b) Analyse relevant literature, to evaluate data from a variety of sources, and use appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodological techniques for the purpose of primary and secondary research (c) Evaluate complex and specialised area of skills and tools in research and practice in Accounting and Finance (d) Assess sustainable solutions to a range of Accounting and Finance challenges, and formulate strategies to address and implement
PLO4	(a) Appraise alternative scenarios to facilitate decisions on complex management, technical and functional areas, relating to organisations, products, processes and services relevant to Accounting and Finance (b) Verify alternatives chosen and decisions reached with regard adopted strategies and proposed solutions (c) Critically assess the Accounting and Finance environment and analyse options that facilitate sustainable and ethical decision making
PLO5	(a) Practise a range of Managerial, Accounting and Finance skills and decision making ability, within the context of highly challenging and changing environments. (b) Actively participate in a range of structured learning tasks in an ethical and professional manner. (c) Analyse and apply knowledge and skills gained in formal learning to new conceptual situations pertaining to the field
PLO6	(a) Practise active and critically focused professional and ethical competence (b) Actively contribute within complex team environments (c) Act effectively under academic supervision
PLO7	(a) Act effectively in variable and unfamiliar learning contexts (b) Manage learning tasks independently, professionally and ethically (c) Work independently, scheduling tasks and managing time effectively (d) Apply feedback to improve performance (e) Monitor and reflect on personal learning and appreciate importance of Lifelong Learning within Accounting and Finance
PLO8	(a) Express a comprehensive, internalised, personal world view manifesting solidarity with others (b) Evaluate and apply Accounting and Finance skills that facilitate critical thinking and creative action within in a professional environment (c)Analyse evidence and distinguish objective knowledge, hypothesis and opinions