Accounting Technicians Ireland
Programme Details
In Brief
Department & School
Department of Organisation and Professional Development, School of Business
Location
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Mode of Study
Part-time
Method of Delivery
On campus
Year 1: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 9.30pm & Thursdays 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Year 2: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 9.30pm & Thursdays 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Duration
2 years part-time (4 Semesters)
Commencement Date
September 2023
Course Fee
Year 1: €900
Year 2: €990
(excl. exam fees payable to Accounting Technicians Ireland).
Fees to be paid in full on registration
Enquiries
Ann Marie Twomey
annmarie.twomey@mtu.ie
+353 (0) 21 433 5904
What To Expect
This programme provides a qualification in Accounting and Information Skills for persons working at support levels in accounting firms and public practice, in industry and commerce and in the public sector.
Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance. They can work in all types of organisations and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce, and in private accountancy practices. They are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. Accounting Technicians can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond.
Applications
Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, Grade D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects. Subjects passed must include English, and either Mathematics or Accounting.
Mature students without a Leaving Certificate may be admitted at the discretion of Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Year 1 €900
Year 2 €990
(excl. exam fees payable to Accounting Technicians Ireland)
Fees to be paid in full on registration
All part-time programmes at MTU will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a programme cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.
Students should note that fees quoted relate to the academic year 2022-2023 only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only.
Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately to these institutions. Students will be notified of their fees by e-mail to their MTU e-mail account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures.
For more information on Fees, please visit the MTU Fees Website.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €495 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the ‘apply now’ button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
Late applications may be considered should any places become available.
Some candidates may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning based on previous academic or work experience. If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning, please visit – MTU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Service