Organizer

Munster Technological University

Virtual Sessions:
From 26/9/2026 for 6 weeks

Credits:
5 ECTS (free choice module — can also be taken as an extra credit module)

BIP Type:
Transversal

Fields of Study:

Business, Administration and Law — Accounting / Non-Technical (Soft) Skills for Business; drawing also from Entrepreneurship, HR, and Social Studies

Level of Experience:
Bachelor (Accounting / Business programmes) 

Sending partners:
URN, UNIOVI (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

Available Places: 25 total
5-15 URN students
5-15 UNIOVI students
5-15 other INGENIUM Universities

BIP Coordinator

Ruth Vance Lee

ruth.vancelee@mtu.

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INGENIUM BIPs 26/27

BIP Non-technical skills for Accountants

November 9 - November 13

About the programme

Non-technical skills for accountants – This Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme is a dynamic and challenge-based learning experience designed to strengthen the non-technical skills essential for accountants in today’s global business environment.

Students will engage in real-world scenarios, role-play exercises, and case-based challenges that highlight the importance of communication, team-work and leadership, ethics, and adaptability. The program will also incorporate case studies which aim to develop student’s business acumen, critical thinking and problem solving.

Through a combination of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and an immersive mobility week, participants will develop the interpersonal and professional skills that complement their technical accounting knowledge. Academic mentors and industry professionals will guide students in applying these skills to practical contexts, preparing them for leadership roles in diverse organisations.

How you will learn

Learning activities are based on problem-based and case-based approaches, using real-world business scenarios and applied accounting contexts. The programme is designed to develop the non-technical competencies required of accountants, including communication, teamwork, leadership, ethical decision-making, and adaptability. Students work in international teams through phases.

Special emphasis is placed on reflection and metacognition, supported by guided self-reflection tools and group discussions.

Competences you will develop

  • Communication & Influence: Building clarity in financial storytelling and stakeholder engagement
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Developing collaborative leadership styles and managing diverse teams
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Applying structured reasoning to ambiguous business challenges
  • Adaptability & Innovation: Navigating change, digital transformation, and future-of-work scenarios
  • Ethics & Professional Integrity: Upholding trust and accountability in decision-making
  • Cross-Cultural Competence: Working effectively in international and multicultural contexts
  • Entrepreneurship, HR and social studies perspectives integrated throughout 

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

  • LO1. Strengthen their ability to communicate financial insights to non-specialist audience
  • LO2. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in diverse, cross-cultural settings
  • LO3. Apply ethical reasoning and integrity to complex business dilemmas
  • LO4. Enhance adaptability and resilience in dynamic organisational environments
  • LO5. Build confidence in problem-solving and decision-making beyond technical accounting tasks

BIP's Programme

Virtual component (online activities)

Period: From 26/9/2026 for 6 weeks

Schedule / Contents:

Six thematic online sessions (Collaborative Online International Learning — COIL): 

  • Theme 1 — Communication & Influence: building clarity in storytelling and stakeholder engagement 
  • Theme 2 — Leadership & Teamwork: developing collaborative leadership styles and managing diverse teams 
  • Theme 3 — Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: applying structured reasoning to ambiguous business challenges 
  • Theme 4 — Adaptability & Innovation: navigating change, digital transformation, and future-of-work scenarios 
  • Theme 5 — Ethics & Professional Integrity: upholding trust and accountability in decision-making 
  • Theme 6 — Cross-Cultural Competence: working effectively in international and multicultural contexts

        Duration: online lectures, self-study and/or group work = 50 hours

        Physical component (on-site at MTU)

        Period: 9-13 November 2026

        Programme / Contents: 

        • Live case studies designed to test and refine non-technical skills in real-world settings  
        • Attendance at MTU’s International Accounting Day event: local professionals deliver content and help students acquire non-technical skills 
        • Presentations to qualified accounting managers, with feedback 

        Project Types during mobility week: 

        • Business Challenges: role-play scenarios requiring negotiation, persuasion, and decision-making under pressure 
        • Charity & Social Enterprise Cases: applying empathy, ethical reasoning, and communication skills to socially impactful projects 
        • Cross-Cultural Collaboration: multinational team projects highlighting cultural awareness, adaptability, and inclusive leadership 

        Duration: 5 days = 40 hours of on-site activities 

        Application requirements

        To apply for this BIP you must:

        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
        • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
        • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

        As this BIP includes a physical mobility period hosted at MTU (Cork, Ireland), it is intended for students coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions. Therefore, students enrolled at MTU are not eligible to apply for this specific BIP.

        How to apply

        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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