MSc Accounting and Finance

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How You Study

Delivery methods vary between modules but will include a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, and case studies, allowing students the opportunity to not only learn from experts in each module but also have the time to undertake independent research and practice questions to consolidate learning.

This programme is available for both a September and February start. Optional modules may be restricted for those choosing to enrol in February due to student numbers, timetabling, and staffing constraints. Please note that February admission is only available for full-time study.

Contact Hours and Independent Study

Each module typically consists of two or three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term. Four modules are usually studied per term, equating to eight to 12 hours per week. Part-time students usually study two modules per term, equating to four to six hours of contact time per week. Hours of study can vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.

Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least four hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.

Master's Level

• Corporate Finance 1 (Core)
• Corporate Finance 2 (Core)
• Current Issues in Governance and Finance (Core)
• Decision Analysis for Managers (Core)
• Final Project (Core)
• Financial Accounting - Group Reporting (Core)
• Financial Accounting - Single Entity (Core)
• Research Methods and Design (Core)
• Bond Markets and Investment Analysis (Option)†
• Community Organisation, Sustainability and Development (Option)†
• Comparative Human Resource Management (Option)†
• Global Procurement and Supply Strategy (Option)†
• International Entrepreneurship (Option)†
• International Macroeconomics and Finance (Option)†
• Investment Banking (Option)†
• Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Masters (Option)†
• Professional Practice (Option)†
• Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance II (Option)†
• Strategy Making (Option)†
• Sustainability Reporting and Business Ethics (Option)†

† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

How You Are Assessed

The programme utilises a range of assessments including project work, group presentation, assignment, objective test, and examination. Students are also expected to write a research proposal and a 12,000-word dissertation.

How You Study

Delivery methods vary between modules but will include a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, and case studies, allowing students the opportunity to not only learn from experts in each module but also have the time to undertake independent research and practice questions to consolidate learning.

This programe is available for both a September and February start. Optional modules may be restricted for those choosing to enrol in February due to student numbers, timetabling, and staffing constraints. Please note that February admission is only available for full-time study.

Contact Hours and Independent Study

Each module typically consists of two or three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term. Four modules are usually studied per term, equating to eight to 12 hours per week. Part-time students usually study two modules per term, equating to four to six hours of contact time per week. Hours of study can vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.

Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least four hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the programe Leader.

This course provides the opportunity to develop analytical skills which can be highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors. Graduates have gone on to careers as accountants and roles in financial management and financial reporting.