MSc in International Accounting and Business

Dublin City University

Ireland, Dublin

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Dublin City University

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

DC526

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 23,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

MSc in International Accounting and Business

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Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

For admission to the M.Sc. in International Accounting and Business candidates must hold:

• A 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent international qualification

• Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.

• Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and/or at least 5 years of appropriate work experience may also be considered for admission to the programme.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.

• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

For admission to the M.Sc. in International Accounting and Business candidates must hold:

• A 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent international qualification

• Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and/or at least 5 years of appropriate work experience may also be considered for admission to the programme.

• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

English Program Requirements

DCU Business School

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English Language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to the postgraduate taught programmes in DCU Business School.

Postgraduate Business Courses
Examination	Minimum entry requirements
IELTS ACADEMIC	Overall score 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking. Other sections scores 6.0 or above. *Scores must be achieved in one sitting.
TOEFL	Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above.
CBTOEFL	Overall score 237 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)	C1
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)	Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)	Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)	63 (with a minimum of 63 in speaking and writing and 59 in listening and reading).
Duolingo	Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore. Please ensure the verification link is provided when submitting this evidence and you share your results with DCU.

Additional Notes:

1. English language certificate must be awarded within two years prior to the start date of your DCU programme.

2. Students with a composite IELTS 6.5 score or equivalent need a score of at least IELTS 6.5 in writing and speaking.

3. English Language requirements for individual programmes may be higher than published here. Please refer to the programme page for further details.

4. All scores on your English language proficiency test must be achieved in one sitting.

Career

DCU Business School has a long track record of producing high calibre graduates in accounting.

Interdisciplinary Approach – Graduates of the MSc in International Accounting and Business will have a strong combination of technical accounting and general business skills.

Professional Exemptions – Graduates will be attractive to leading international accounting firms as they can achieve generous exemptions from the globally recognised Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Accountants Ireland.

High Level of Employability – Graduates will also be attractive to national and international employers seeking to recruit graduates who can make significant contributions to discussions and decisions that have a financial dimension, even when these graduates are employed in roles other than accounting.