BBS BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Business Studies Degree
CAO Points
401
CAO/MU Apply code
MH407
Award Type and NFQ level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 February 2027
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CAO Hub

Overview

This degree provides a foundation for entering the accounting profession and other areas of business. Recognised by the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland (Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA and CIMA), upon successful completion of this degree you will be exempt from the first level of their professional exams (CAP1 and equivalent) and well on the road to your professional accounting qualification, which requires you to complete a series of professional exams as well as on-the-job training.

Studying Business and Accounting together allows students to develop excellent technical accounting skills, financial analysis, critical and strategic thinking, along with a thorough appreciation of the world of business.

AI and emergent technologies increasingly permeate the world of business, completing routine data-processing. Work is changing. Our graduates will have the skillset to exercise judgement and interpretation in providing a higher value contribution.

Expert faculty will guide you through a dynamic, supportive, and engaging learning environment, where academic excellence is matched with real-world relevance.

Students have the option of taking a work placement or study abroad year, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into industry or another culture.

Students who complete the Masters in Accounting at Maynooth University are exempt from the next level of professional exams, with one level of exams and completion of on-the-job training to qualify as a professional accountant.

Course structure

Duration: 3 years (BBS) or 4 years (BBA)

Accounting is taken jointly with Business for the 3 years of the programme.

  • No prior knowledge of accounting is required, as we teach it from first principles.
  • Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between second and third year and graduate after the fourth year, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into the world of work or another culture. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.
  • Graduates of the BBS Business and Accounting degree are exempt from the first level of the professional examinations - CAP 1 examinations from Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examination papers from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) professional accounting bodies.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

Year 1

MN1ASM - Business & Accounting

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Business & Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN151

7.5

1

Y

AC152

7.5

2

Y

AC160

7.5

2

Y

AC151

7.5

1

Y

EC103

7.5

2

Y

EC101

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

MN157

7.5

1

Y

Year 2

MN2ASM - Business And Accounting

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Business And Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FN205

5

1

Y

FN206

5

2

Y

AC201

5

1

Y

AC202

5

2

Y

EC205

5

1

Y

MN204

5

2

Y

AC205

10

1

Y

MN203

5

2

Y

MN212

5

1

Y

AC207

10

2

Y

Year 3

MN3ASM - Business And Accounting

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Business And Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC308

5

1

Y

AC311

5

1

Y

AC313

5

2

Y

AC305

10

2

Y

LW180

5

1

Y

MN356

5

1

N

FN307

5

1

N

MN313

5

1

N

FN305

5

1

N

LW480

5

2

Y

MN304

5

1

N

MN340

5

1

Y

MN341

5

2

Y

MN360

5

2

Y

After Graduation

While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, the numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers.

Our graduates enjoy rewarding careers in

  • accounting,
  • banking,
  • consulting,
  • financial services,
  • financial research,
  • general management,
  • public service and teaching.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics.

DARE

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education.

HEAR

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information on these access routes.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O4

H7

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

  1. EU / EFTA Applicants - Further information can be found by navigating to our EU/EFTA applicant information page.
  2. International Applicants - International (Non-EU) applicants for undergraduate programmes submit their application online via our online application portal. Applications open on 14th October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027. For further information, please navigate to our International applicant page.

Mature applicant information

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry.

For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Visit our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on this page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and require support for any required written exercise/interview/online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2027. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

Visit the Access Office for more information on available supports and required documentation.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2027

How to apply

Apply online to the CAO (Central Applications Office)

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry/21 years if part-time)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

Learn more about undergraduate applications and access routes.

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