The Next DBS Open Evening will take place on Tuesday 10 June 2014 from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. in our Aungier Street campus building. Open Evenings provide prospective students with the opportunity to discuss courses that may be of interest to them both personally and professionally.


The advice and information that can be gained at our Open Events will prove an invaluable tool in your decision making. The Open Evening will give you the opportunity to chat with programme experts and obtain valuable insights into programme structures and teaching styles. Our open evenings are tailored to help you decide the best course to match your ambitions.

CIMA focuses on business, giving you more than just accounting knowledge. You will not only be financially qualified but also professionally trained in business management, capable of advising on business strategy and risk management.

As a CIMA member you will join the world’s largest professional body of management accountants and greatly increase your earning potential. You will gain the internationally recognised Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation, which means you can work across international boundaries and business sectors.

How CIMA creates business professionals

Management accounting gives you a crucial competitive advantage in your career.

The subjects in the qualification ensure CIMA members have both business and finance skills to lead and manage businesses. Our qualification is designed in a way that encourages students’ step by step development of knowledge, techniques and skills. It strikes a balance between applied academic learning and relevant practical experience.

DBS will be represented at the CIMA Global Business Challenge on 13 June 2014 at IT Tallaght. The team, led by Ian Browne, consists of three part-time and one full-time BA Hons Accounting & Finance students. The team has been working progressively on their entry every Sunday in the college since April.

The CIMA Global Business Challenge is an international business competition for undergraduates around the world, designed to bring out the best in the young business leaders of tomorrow.

By working together as a team of four to present a business case study, it is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talent in business management, and learn how to become business leaders of the future. Regional winners have the opportunity to win a place at the global final in India.

The competition is organised in partnership with Barclays, who share the CIMA vision of developing and nurturing young talent around the world.

By taking part, students will not only experience what it is like to be a business leader, but they will also meet some of the top global employers in the world of business.
Taking part in the competition will also support students with skills such as:

Business experience

• Learn how to analyse and solve a real life business case study, giving students firsthand experience of the skills required to be a business leader
• Enhancing team building skills and developing presentation skills
• Boosting their CV and enhancing their career development
• Experience what it is like to study CIMA and be a chartered management accountant

Networking opportunities

• Get tips, techniques and advice from global decision makers and CIMA professionals
• Expand their global network and connect with decision makers from top employers, including Barclays
• Connect with like-minded and ambitious students from around the globe - join the community now on the CIMA Facebook page

Prizes

• Get the chance to represent their country/region and win an all expenses paid trip to India for the prestigious global final
• Get the opportunity to win prizes at various levels of the competition for different award categories

DBS is an ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner and CIMA Quality Partner – the highest academic teaching status awarded by both professional bodies. In recent years our students have won over 1,000 prizes and placings at national and international level in external professional accountancy examinations.

Our reputation for professional and educational excellence is built on:

• The strength of our carefully selected academics.
• Lecturers have an average of 15 years of experience.
• Effective use of exam-focused notes preparing students for exam success.
• Quality-assured core manuals and study materials.
• A supportive learning environment.
• A modern, fully-resourced campus.
• Our ongoing commitment to excellence through learning.