This programme delivers business knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. You will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business and of the factors which influence business success. On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge and skills to solve technical and human problems in a business/commercial context. You will also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to the public image of an organisation and to its progress.

Online

This programme will be run on a part-time online basis over one academic year – January 2023 to December 2023.

Provisional details below:

Number of Semesters: 2

Number of Weeks: 12 per semester

Number of Days/Evenings per week:  1 per week

Delivery Day/Evening: Evening

Number of Hours per day/Evening: 4.5 per week plus study time  

Times: Lectures/workshops will be recorded and available to watch on Mondays. Live tutorials will take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 – 8.30 pm (Semester 1)

Time Commitment

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

• Personal and Business Tax

  • Introduction to Taxation
  • Income Tax
  • Income from self-employment
  • Property and Investment Income
  • Employment Income
  • Computerized Tax Applications
  • Local Property Tax (LPT)
  • Social Insurance and Universal Social Charge (USC)
  • Stamp Duty
  • Subcontracts and RCT
  • Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT)

  Transactional Tax

  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Value Added Tax
  • Corporate Tax
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics for Financial and Accounting Professionals

   

An honours degree (level 8) in a non-finance and accounting or a non-cognate discipline or approved equivalent qualification.

OR

A level 7 qualification in a non-finance and accounting or a non-cognate discipline and at least 1 year relevant professional experience/responsibility.

OR

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) / Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should notify the Flexible Learning Office and request consideration under RPL. Please submit your application online and then email all your supporting documents for RPL to Flexible@lit.ie

START DATE

16/01/2023

€3,000

Online – Tues (7-10pm), Thurs (7-9pm), selected Sats (9am-1pm)

One Year

Special Purpose Award – (Level 8, 30 credits)

Professional Accountancy. Taxation. Teaching. Finance and Insurance. Management and Consultancy

Those who complete the Certificate in Personal and Transaction Taxation will be eligible to apply for an exemption from Professional Accountancy Examinations and may also apply to enter the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting under TUS’ transfer and progression policies.

Upon successful completion of the course, you would be exempt from the following ACCA exam:

F6 – Tax