Accounting

The Accounting program from Maynooth University creates a framework that complements and supports independent research in the field of accounting, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student. 

Students of Accounting program from Maynooth University are required to complete a written thesis and viva voce examination together with at least 15 credits in subject – specific modules and at least 15 credits in transferable skills. The programme can be undertaken on a full or part time. PhD students generally start their programme in either September or January.

Key Facts

The student, on registration, holds an introductory meeting with their supervisor(s) where a customised and individualised programme of research investigation is balanced with supporting taught modules.  

The programme consists of the completion of 30 credits of structured modules, completion of a written thesis and a viva voce examination. The 30 credits of structured modules will comprise 15 credits in transferrable skills and 15 credits in a subject-related area. These supported modules are identified from a suite of modules that make up the structured PhD programme in business, accounting or finance. The timing of these credits will be agreed between the student and the supervisor(s). 

Courses include:

• Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning : Tutors & Demonstrators

• Research Funding Application

• Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning : Tutors & Demonstrators

• International Innovation and Research Commercialisation

• Professional Skills – Thesis Completion and Career Development

• Academic Writing Module