BA (Hons) Business and Finance
Lincoln, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* late applications will be considered if suitable vacancies remain
Key Summary
Our webinars, subject masterclasses, question and answer sessions, and student panel talks are a great way to discover what it is like to live and study at the University of Lincoln.
Adaptability and a wide range of industry skills offer graduates a strong platform to target careers in a variety of business sectors.
BA (Hons) Business and Finance at Lincoln aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge to operate in a range of business environments and to develop a broad understanding of business and finance from an international perspective.
The course introduces business and finance theory, including the importance of data analysis, legal knowledge, marketing, and operations. Modules have been designed to enable students to develop the ability to apply learning to practical situations.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
How You Study
The first year lays the foundation for advanced study and introduces the key elements of the business. Students tackle more advanced and specialist subjects in the second year.
In the final year, students have the opportunity to examine financial management at a higher level. They can tailor their degree by selecting from a range of options aligned with individual interests and career ambitions.
In addition, all full-time students have the opportunity to take undertake a year-long work placement after the second year. Those who choose this route do not pay tuition fees for that year but will be required to cover their travel, accommodation, and general living costs. Students are expected to source their own placement, and tutors can provide support during the process if required.
First Year
- Data Analytics for Business (Core)
- Foundations of Macroeconomics (Core)
- Foundations of Microeconomics (Core)
- Organisational Behaviour (Core)
- Principles of Marketing (Core)
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 1 (Option)†
Second Year
- Human Resource Management (Core)
- International Economics (Core)
- Operations Management (Core)
- Competition and Regulation (Option)†
- Contemporary Issues in Banking (Option)†
- Cross Cultural Management (Option)†
- Financial Markets and Institutions (Option)†
- LIBS International Year Abroad (Option)†
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 2 (Option)†
- Macroeconomic Environment for Business (Option)†
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets (Option)†
- Principles of Project Management (Option)†
- Professional Practice (Option)†
- Services Marketing and Relationship Strategies (Option)†
Third Year
- Behavioural Finance and Economics (Option)†
- Crisis Management (Option)†
- Decision-Making and Game Theory (Option)†
- Digital Business and E-Commerce (Option)†
- Disaster Management (Option)†
- Independent Project - Research (Option)†
- Independent Project - Responsible Enterprise (Option)†
- Independent Project- Negotiated Client-Based Project (Option)†
- Leadership Practice (Option)†
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 3 (Option)†
- Private Banking and Wealth Management (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 way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Exemptions
This course provides exemptions from elements of examination for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Depending on the exemptions sought, students may be required to undertake specific modules. Other exemptions are achieved upon completion of the course. These include Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Papers F1, F2 and F3 on completion of the degree, and F9 on completion of modules Financial Management and Advanced Financial Management
How You Study
The first year lays the foundation for advanced study and introduces the key elements of business. Students tackle more advanced and specialist subjects in the second year.
In the final year, students have the opportunity to examine financial management at a higher level. They can tailor their degree by selecting from a range of options aligned to individual interested and career ambitions.
In addition, all full-time students have the opportunity to take undertake a year-long work placement after the second year. Those who choose this route do not pay tuition fees for that year but will be required to cover their travel, accommodation, and general living costs. Students are expected to source their own placement, and tutors can provide support during the process if required.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
A wide variety of opportunities exist in many areas of business and finance around the world. These include roles in financial management, investment banking, advertising, marketing, e-commerce, human resources, and project management.