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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Michael Farrell
Michael Farrell
PhD Student
BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (UCC); Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Biography
Currently an accounting lecturer with Dublin City University, Michael is a Chartered Accountant having trained with KPMG Dublin and possesses a number of years industry and practice experience. Michael also has a continual imvolvement with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) in terms of lecturing, authoring, and examinations and has previously lectured on a range of ACCA and CIMA subjects in the areas of Financial Reporting and Management Accounting. He also provides ongoing consultancy services to a number of accounting firms including KPMG and Deloitte.
Research
Research Interests
Michael is currently pursuing a PhD in the area of Management Control Systems and Innovation looking at how organsiations can tailor their control systems to achieve successful innovative outcomes.
Downloads
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Business Postgraduate Programmes 2024 PDF (4.7 MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2025 PDF (3.3MB)
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Business Undergraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (1.57MB)
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025 PDF (12.4MB)
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A Level Quick Guide 2025 PDF (337 KB)
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Leading Business Alumni Book PDF (1.57)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2025 PDF (362 KB)