Education, Business Studies and Accounting Mary Immaculate College

Overview

Why study on this programme?

Graduates of the Education, Business Studies and Accounting program at University of Limerick will:

• Demonstrate subject knowledge, curriculum process and content, and professional knowledge
• Engage in critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and self-evaluation
• Engage in planning, teaching, learning, assessment, classroom management and organisation for the classroom and the school as a learning organisation
• Articulate a commitment to and vision for the development of the uniqueness of the pupil in all its dimensions
• Integrate and apply knowledge skills, attitudes and values in complex and unpredictable educational settings
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skill and a readiness to be leaders and innovators of curriculum change

• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and actively participate in professional learning communities

Modules and Undergraduate Dissertation

Students are educated in the most current methodologies and technologies available to enhance the teaching of their subject areas at post-primary level. The degree programme includes four years of modules in Business Studies and Accounting. These are taken concurrently with education modules which include theoretical, pedagogical and professional studies along with a number of school placement experiences.

This programme places great emphasis on teaching and research. As part of their development as research-active teachers, students undertake an Undergraduate Dissertation. The dissertation can be in either Education or a Subject discipline. Students begin the preparation for the dissertation in Year 3 where they undertake their Research Methods module.

Career Opportunities and Further Study

The Education, Business Studies and Accounting program at University of Limerick prepares graduates for their roles in all areas of professional life in education.

The following list demonstrates just some of the careers our graduates have pursued:

• Post-primary teacher
• Accountant in industry or practice
• Accounting Technician
• Retail Management
• Procurement Management
• Inventory Management
• Fund Accounting
• Banking
• Marketing and PR
• Human Resource Management
• Training and Development
• Educational Management
• Sales
• Entrepreneurship