This course is available through the following application route(s)
Thie MSc in Accounting & Financial Management is designed to equip future accounting and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills to succeed. This programme develops your ability to contribute to business and society by using best practice methods in reporting, performance management, finance, sustainability, artificial intelligence and analytics.
This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40640 | Financial & ESG Reporting | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40680 | Management & Environmental Accounting | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40700 | Strategic Corporate Finance | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BMGT43790 | Strategic Management & the Com | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40670 | Accounting for Performance and Control | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40690 | Financial Risk Management | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40710 | Law & Governance | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC41280 | Accounting & BusinessAnalytics | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC40970 | Advanced Financial Reporting | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC41020 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Accounting | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC41240 | Sustainability Reporting & Analysis | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC41250 | Financial Data Technology | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC41260 | Taxation | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
ACC41270 | Auditing & Assurance | Summer | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Students choose four modules from the list below. Places on summer modules will become available for registration in March. |
BMGT46260 | Managing Performance | Summer | 7.5 |
UCD is strongly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding sustainability in teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. Sustainability principles are integrated into this programme, ensuring students graduate equipped to address global challenges. UCD’s leadership in this area is internationally recognised, ranking 47th globally and 27th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2026. UCD also leads impactful research in areas such as climate action, clean energy, and social equity, supported by a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable campus culture.
Here are the SDGs which align more visibly with this programme:
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Accounting & Financial Management:
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B714 Accounting & Financial Management Master of Science Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School |
