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Honours Level Degrees
Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English. A gr...

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Honours Level Degrees
Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English. A grade O5/H6 must be obtained in Mathematics.

Bonus Points for Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics
NCI operates the bonus scheme for Higher level Leaving Certificate Mathematics. 25 points will be added to an applicant’s points score for Higher level Mathematics for grades H6 and above.

Expand+Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes.

National College of Ireland is committed to providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for mature students. Students who ar...

Hide-Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes.

National College of Ireland is committed to providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for mature students. Students who are 23 years of age or older on 1st January can apply directly to NCI for entry to full-time education the following autumn. Applications will be accepted up until 31st July. However this closing date is subject to demand and therefore may change. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Expand+Great Britain and Northern Ireland Applicants
UK applicants should apply through the CAO system www.cao.ie. Equivalent CAO points are awarded for each grade. Points may be accumulated from not more than one sitting each of the GCSE and GCE A level ...

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UK applicants should apply through the CAO system www.cao.ie. Equivalent CAO points are awarded for each grade. Points may be accumulated from not more than one sitting each of the GCSE and GCE A level examinations.* In the calculation of points not more than three GCE “A” level results may be included in the five subjects.

A-Level/AS Level Points Guide

Grade....A-Level.........AS Level
A*.......150....................-
A........135....................65
B........120....................60
C.........80....................50
D.........75....................35
E.........40....................20

* Excluding Scotland.
See the Scottish Qualifications website www.sqa.org.uk

Expand+Course Fees
This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student Grant Scheme.

The Fees Office is responsible for the billing and collection of fees and can be contacted at (01) 4498 566 / (01) 4498 569 or by emailing fees@ncirl.ie
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This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student Grant Scheme.

The Fees Office is responsible for the billing and collection of fees and can be contacted at (01) 4498 566 / (01) 4498 569 or by emailing fees@ncirl.ie

Free Fees Initiative*
In accordance with a decision of the Government of Ireland, qualifying full-time undergraduate Irish/European Union students will not be required to pay tuition fees on certain courses. Tuition fees will be paid in respect of EU nationals who have been residents in an EU member state for at least three of the five years preceding their entry to full-time undergraduate courses at National College of Ireland.

*Please note that the free fees initiative is subject to government review.

Non EU Students
Students who are not normally resident in a member state of the European Union will be required to pay tuition fees. Details are available from the fees office.

Student Contribution Fee
Payment is the responsibility of the student unless covered by a grant from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). It is also the responsibility of students to inform the fees office if they are in receipt of a grant. Students who are applying to third level education for the first time should make their grant application to www.grantsonline.ie

Refunds
The college operates a strict policy of non-refund of deposit/fees except where the college is not in a position to comply with its obligations to the student.

Late Registration Fee
Students who fail to register at the appointed time will be required to pay a late registration fee of €80 unless prior arrangements have been made with the Registrar’s Office. This will not apply to students who receive late offers of places or whose registration has been delayed by NCI.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+About the Course
This accountancy and finance degree is about much more than just the numbers. It will give you the technical skills you need but also the ability to think critically and creatively to understand how an organisation can succeed. It f...

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This accountancy and finance degree is about much more than just the numbers. It will give you the technical skills you need but also the ability to think critically and creatively to understand how an organisation can succeed. It features a blend of specialised accounting and finance subjects together with general business subjects.

The course will help you understand the relationships between finance and other business disciplines. You will develop a critical and methodical approach to problem solving and decision making in a financial context and develop the ability to interpret and communicate financial and other information. The broader business viewpoint of the course will give you an excellent foundation in leadership and management and give you the broad perspective necessary for the modern interconnected business world.

This degree will equip you for a career in accountancy, taxation, finance and related fields. NCI have particular expertise in this area and graduates have achieved excellent employment rates.

As a graduate of this course you will:
• Understand the theory and practice of accounting and finance.
• Develop your skills and knowledge in all areas of business.
• Be able to pursue a career in general management, accountancy, taxation or related fields.

Who is the course for?
The course will appeal to students looking to move into the international world of accounting and finance. The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of QQI level 5/6 programmes who wish to embark on a course of full-time study.

This accountancy and finance degree is about much more than just the numbers. It will give you the technical skills you need but also the ability to think critically and creatively to understand how an organisation can succeed.

Expand+Year 1

Semester 1
• Financial Accounting
• Fundamentals of Management
• Economics in the World
• Managing Your Learning
• Business Law for Accounting and Finance
• Mathematics for Business and Finance

Semester 2
• Financial Accounting
•...

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Semester 1
• Financial Accounting
• Fundamentals of Management
• Economics in the World
• Managing Your Learning
• Business Law for Accounting and Finance
• Mathematics for Business and Finance

Semester 2
• Financial Accounting
• Economics in the World
• Introduction to Financial Markets
• Quantitative Methods
• Information and Communications Technology in Accounting and Finance
• Marketing for Accounting and Finance

Year 2
Semester 1
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Taxation
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Company Law for Accounting and Finance

Semester 2
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Business Economics
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Collective Investments

Year 3

Semester 1
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Law and Regulation
• Portfolio Analysis
• Derivatives and Risk Management
• Plus one elective

Electives
• Introduction to Strategy
• Taxation
• International Financial Management
• Life Assurance
• Loans
• Retirement Financing
• Entrepreneurship

Year 3
Semester 2
•Management Accounting
•Financial Reporting
•Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
•Financial Statement Analysis
•Plus one or two electives

Electives
•Taxation
•Business Analytics and Research
•Retirement Benefits
•Auditing and Assurance

Electives may include prerequisites, are subject to change and availability is subject to class sizes.

Expand+Career Prospects
Recent graduates from Accounting and Finance from NCI are employed as trainee accountants and tax advisors within the Big 4 and Top 10 Accountancy firms together with industry and financial services. Many are undertaking the profes...

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Recent graduates from Accounting and Finance from NCI are employed as trainee accountants and tax advisors within the Big 4 and Top 10 Accountancy firms together with industry and financial services. Many are undertaking the professional accountancy exams and specific employers include Ernst & Young, Deloitte, BDO, Grant Thornton, JPA Brenson Lawlor, JP Morgan, Enterprise Rent a Car, Citi, BNY Mellon, Moore Stephens, Cornmarket and Daiwa.

Further Study Options
Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance, graduates can progress to postgraduate courses at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as the MSc in Finance at NCI or pursue a professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

Professional Recognition
Graduates may apply for exemptions from major professional accounting, finance and taxation bodies.

Specific employers include: Ernst & Young, Deloitte, BDO, Grant Thornton, JPA Brenson Lawlor, JP Morgan, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Citi, BNY Mellon, Moore Stephens, Cornmarket and Daiwa.