MSc Accounting and Financial Management at University of Lincoln

MSc Accounting and Financial Management programme is designed as a conversion programme open for students from a range of educational backgrounds. The programme provides students with an understanding of the joint role of accounting and financial management in ensuring successful operations in a range of business settings. Students can develop their understanding of the key principles and practical skills required to prepare and analyse accounts and related financial information, and learn about financial management decision-making.

Faculty: Accountancy, Finance and Economics  |  Duration: September (12 months) January (15 months); Part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 and January 2027  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Contemporary Reporting Practices, Financial Statements Analysis and Assurance, Governance and Strategic Thinking, Research Methods, Risk Management and Data Analytics, Strategic Investments and Financing Decisions, Strategic Management Accounting and Control, Sustainability Reporting and Business Ethics.

Career pathways

This course provides the opportunity to develop analytical skills which can be highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors. Our graduates have secured roles in audit firms, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and local accounting practices based in Lincoln and other parts of the UK.

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