Masters in Accounting (International)

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Technological University Dublin

Program Overview

The MBS in Accounting (International) at TU Dublin is a one-year postgraduate programme designed to prepare graduates for professional accounting careers in an international business environment. It suits students who want strong technical accounting expertise combined with global financial reporting, management accounting and business decision-making skills aligned with professional accountancy bodies.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Full-time, One Academic Year)

In the taught phase, you develop a solid foundation in core accounting disciplines essential for professional practice. Modules such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Auditing build your ability to prepare and interpret financial statements, analyse organisational performance, and understand assurance and compliance processes in international contexts. Alongside this, Taxation and Corporate Finance modules deepen your understanding of regulatory environments, financial decision-making and corporate reporting across jurisdictions.

As the programme progresses, you apply your learning through advanced accounting and international business-focused modules, integrating theory with practice. The course culminates in a research project or applied accounting assignment, allowing you to demonstrate independent analysis, professional judgement and practical problem-solving relevant to global accounting and finance roles.

Focus areas (in a string):

International financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, global business reporting, applied accounting research.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Prepare and analyse financial statements using international standards; apply management accounting techniques to business decision-making; evaluate taxation and auditing frameworks; demonstrate professional judgement in accounting contexts; conduct independent applied or research-based accounting work.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

The programme is professionally aligned with leading accountancy bodies, and graduates are eligible for exemptions with professional organisations such as ACCA and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) (subject to individual performance and body regulations), supporting accelerated progression toward professional qualification.

Reputation (employability rankings):

TU Dublin is Ireland’s largest technological university with a strong reputation for practice-focused business education and graduate employability. Graduates of accounting programmes at TU Dublin progress into professional practice, industry, public sector and multinational roles, reflecting the university’s close alignment with employer and professional body expectations.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MBS in Accounting (International) at TU Dublin places a strong emphasis on applied, practice-focused learning, ensuring you graduate ready for real accounting and finance roles. Throughout the programme, you work with professionally aligned accounting content, case-based assessments and applied projects that mirror the work of accountants in international firms and multinational organisations. Teaching is delivered within TU Dublin’s business-focused learning environment, blending academic rigour with practical relevance:

Applied accounting modules: Core subjects such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Auditing use real-world scenarios, problem-solving exercises and applied assessments to reflect professional accounting practice.
International reporting perspective: Modules emphasise international accounting standards and global business contexts, preparing you to work confidently with financial reporting and compliance across jurisdictions.
Taxation and corporate finance in practice: Through Taxation and Corporate Finance, you analyse regulatory frameworks, financial decision-making and reporting obligations relevant to international organisations.
Research or applied project: The programme culminates in a research project or applied accounting assignment, allowing you to integrate theory with independent analysis and professional judgement.
Group work and professional communication: Team-based assignments and presentations help you develop collaboration, reporting and communication skills expected in accounting firms and corporate finance teams.
Library and digital learning resources: Students benefit from TU Dublin Library’s business, accounting and finance resources, including professional standards, academic journals and digital databases.
Industry-focused teaching spaces: Learning takes place in TU Dublin’s modern classrooms and postgraduate study spaces designed to support applied business education.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MBS in Accounting (International) progress into a wide range of professional accounting and finance roles, including Graduate Accountant, Audit Associate, Management Accountant, Tax Associate, Financial Accountant and Business Analyst. The programme’s strong technical foundation and international focus ensure you are well prepared for both immediate employment and long-term professional development:

Careers & Employability Support: TU Dublin provides dedicated careers and employability services, including CV support, interview preparation, employer engagement events and access to graduate opportunities in Ireland and abroad.
Professional Qualification Pathways: The programme is aligned with leading professional bodies, and graduates may be eligible for exemptions with ACCA and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) (subject to performance and professional body regulations), helping you reach full qualification faster.
Employer Recognition: TU Dublin accounting graduates are well regarded by employers across professional services firms, multinational corporations, financial services organisations and the public sector.
Graduate Outcomes: Accounting and business graduates from TU Dublin demonstrate strong employability outcomes, reflecting the university’s applied learning model and close alignment with industry needs.
Global Career Mobility: The international accounting focus supports careers across jurisdictions, making this programme particularly suitable for students seeking global accounting and finance opportunities.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MBS in Accounting (International), graduates may progress to doctoral studies (PhD) in accounting, finance or business. Many also continue professional development through ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), or CIMA, using the programme’s exemptions and technical foundation to advance into senior professional and leadership roles.