Accounting and Finance

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Why study this course

Advanced accounting and finance for a changing world – develop expertise for complex financial, technological and regulatory environments.

Finance meets digital transformation – explore AI, analytics, digital finance and emerging technologies.

Strategic and commercially focused – move beyond technical finance to develop strategic decision-making and organisational insight.

Designed for career progression – develop advanced knowledge relevant to professional, advisory and leadership roles.

Course summary

The MSc Accounting and Finance develops advanced knowledge and professional capability for graduates and professionals seeking to progress within accounting, finance and related fields.

The programme combines advanced accounting and finance with strategic leadership, analytics, digital transformation, governance and consultancy.

Modern finance professionals increasingly operate at the intersection of technical expertise, technology and business strategy. This programme therefore explores how financial information can support organisational decisions while considering the impact of AI, automation, sustainability, regulation and digital transformation.

You will develop the ability to evaluate complex financial and organisational issues, communicate professional recommendations and apply advanced knowledge to realistic business problems.

The programme is designed for those seeking to deepen their expertise and develop the strategic and analytical capabilities required for progression into more senior or specialist roles.

Please note, this course is currently going through validation.

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Key facts

Award	MSc
Duration	1 Year
Start date	September 2027, January 2028
Award	Lincoln Bishop University
Institution code	B38

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About this course

The finance profession is changing rapidly. Technology is automating routine processes while increasing the importance of analysis, interpretation, strategic advice and business partnering.

This MSc responds to that changing environment.

You will deepen your understanding of accounting and finance while exploring how AI, data analytics, automation, digital finance and sustainability are influencing professional practice.

The programme also considers governance, risk, strategic decision-making and organisational change. This broader perspective recognises that senior finance professionals increasingly need to understand the organisation beyond the finance function.

Current developments reinforce this direction, with the future of the profession increasingly incorporating AI and technology, data science, sustainability, strategic leadership and broader employability skills.

At postgraduate level, accounting and finance professionals increasingly need to understand the wider consequences of financial and strategic decisions. The programme will therefore consider ethics, governance, sustainability and responsible financial management alongside technical and analytical capability.

You will explore sustainability, ESG and themes connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), considering how finance can contribute to long-term organisational value and wider social and environmental outcomes.

The MSc will examine accounting and finance within a global business environment, while retaining strong connections to the Lincolnshire economy and regional business community.

You will consider how organisations respond to international markets, regulation, investment, technology and economic change, alongside the specific challenges faced by businesses operating within sectors such as agriculture and food, manufacturing, tourism, retail and professional services.

You will therefore develop both advanced technical understanding and the ability to apply that knowledge in complex organisational contexts.

You will be taught and supported by academics with expertise across accounting, finance, business, management, digital transformation and professional education.

Scheduled Teaching Hours

Postgraduate programmes consist of 180 HE credits, with each credit equating to 10 hours of learning.

Depending upon the mode of delivery (i.e. face-to-face/in-person, online or a blend of these) and whether your course is full-time or part-time, the delivery of the scheduled hours for the programme will involve taught input, independent study, and where applicable, work-based or placement hours.

Entry requirements

Students would normally be expected to have, or be predicted to have achieved, a 2:2 (or NARIC equivalent) in any degree subject.

Equivalent entry requirements for international applicants are also acceptable.

The programme is designed to welcome graduates from a range of academic disciplines. A previous degree in accounting or finance is not necessarily required, allowing graduates from other subject areas to develop advanced expertise in accounting and finance where they meet the University's admissions requirements.

Applicants may be considered individually where their qualifications or previous experience demonstrate their preparedness for postgraduate study.

International applicants should also meet any applicable English language requirements.

Further information

Click here for important information about this course including additional costs, resources and key policies.

In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).

How you will be taught

Learning combines interactive lectures, finance-focused practical activities, data analytics workshops, case studies, consultancy activities, employer masterclasses and financial simulations.

You will explore complex accounting and finance issues through realistic scenarios, applying theory to professional problems.

Analytics and digital activities will help you develop confidence in interpreting and communicating financial and business data. Consultancy-style learning will encourage you to consider problems from a strategic perspective and develop recommendations for organisations.

Employer engagement and professional perspectives can provide insight into the changing expectations of finance professionals.

The MSc Accounting and Finance is designed to connect advanced academic study with professional practice. You will have opportunities to engage with realistic financial challenges, applied projects and consultancy-style activities that reflect the expectations of contemporary finance professionals.

Where appropriate, employer engagement and applied projects can provide opportunities to develop your professional network and demonstrate your ability to apply advanced accounting and finance knowledge to organisational problems.

The programme is designed to encourage independent thinking and critical evaluation, helping you develop the confidence to challenge assumptions and make evidence-based judgements.

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Assessment

Assessment focuses on professional examinations and applying advanced knowledge to realistic professional challenges.

You may complete professional reports, financial modelling, board-style papers, presentations, consultancy reports and analytics dashboards. Applied research and examinations may also form part of the assessment strategy where appropriate.

Assignments are designed to develop your ability to analyse complex financial information, evaluate strategic options and communicate recommendations to professional audiences.

The variety of assessment methods reflects the broad nature of modern finance careers and allows you to demonstrate technical, analytical, strategic and communication capabilities.

Careers & Further study

Assessment focuses on professional examinations and applying advanced knowledge to realistic professional challenges.

Assignments are designed to develop your ability to analyse complex financial information, evaluate strategic options and communicate recommendations to professional audiences.

The variety of assessment methods reflects the broad nature of modern finance careers and allows you to demonstrate technical, analytical, strategic and communication capabilities.

Support

Studying at Lincoln Bishop is a student-centred experience. Staff and students work together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere as part of an intimate campus community. You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice, and staff members will recognise you, not just by sight, but as an individual with unique talents and interests.

We will be there to support you, personally and academically, from induction to graduation.

At Lincoln Bishop we have so much support available for our students, the type of support that has won us awards recently in the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2023, such as the Chaplaincy team, the Student Advice team, The Hub and representatives at the Students’ Union.

Fees & Funding

A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory. That’s why at Lincoln Bishop we try to give you all the information and support we can to help you throughout the process. Our Student Advice team are experts in helping you sort out the funding arrangements for your studies, offering a range of services to guide you through all aspects of student finance step by step.

Click here to find information about fees, loans and support which will help to make the whole process a little easier to understand. For all applicants, there are full instructions at UCAS to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate. Full details of all tuition fees can be found here.

For all applicants, there are full instructions here to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate.