Module: Accounting, Sustainability & Society

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Accounting, Sustainability & Society
Module Code	ACC1017 (ITS: AC500)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to give students an overview of societal and professional issues that are not central but relevant to a postgraduate programme in Accounting. Speakers from a range of disciplines and industries will give a talk on their life work. Students are encouraged to ask questions of guests and avail of the opportunity to learn from their experiences. Attendance at the talks is mandatory.

Learning Outcomes

1. To explore the importance and dynamics of teamwork.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	10	Guest lecture speakers
Independent Study	99	Students own independent study and learning
Lecture	8	Module co-ordinator's lectures
Assignment Completion	8	Preparation for presentation
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10048	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Barbara Flood	Module Teacher	Alan McMahon

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Topical issues in accounting in business
Topics addressed are at the discretion of guest lecturers.

Skills development
Development of Transferable and interprsonal skills.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None