MSc Accounting and Data Analytics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Harness data analytics and develop advanced accounting and finance skills to lead tech-driven roles in asset management, investment banking, and consulting. The MSc Accounting and Data Analytics is designed for students who want to understand how roles in accounting, investment banking, and asset management are being reshaped by advances in data science, technology, and digital transformation. Throughout the programme, you develop both theoretical foundations and applied skills across accounting, financial management, data analytics, and computer programming — preparing you for roles that demand a strong understanding of business fundamentals alongside the ability to analyse, model, and interpret complex data.

Department: Department of Accounting  |  Duration: 10 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Early September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll attend a pre-sessional programme in early September. The pre-sessional programme includes preparatory classes in quantitative methods, financial accounting, and management accounting, along with professional development sessions, career, networking, and social events designed to help students connect with faculty and fellow students. Compulsory and core courses include Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Data Analytics, Management Accounting for Decision Making, Topics in Financial Reporting, Applied Regression Analysis, Advanced Financial Statement Analysis, Forensic Accounting Analytics.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSc in Accounting and Data Analytics will be well equipped for careers at the intersection of finance, accounting, and data science. Typical roles include financial analyst, asset manager, investment banking associate, private equity analyst, forensic accountant, ESG analyst, and management consultant — particularly in firms that prioritise data-driven decision-making.

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