Business and Finance

Business and finance together form one of the most versatile combinations in higher education, equipping you with an understanding of how organisations are run and how money flows through them. Finance provides the analytical tools to evaluate risk, value assets, and interpret accounts, while business studies situates those tools within broader questions of strategy, operations, marketing, and people management. Together, they prepare graduates for roles across virtually every sector of the economy.

The University of Lincoln's three-year full-time Business and Finance degree includes an optional sandwich year and an optional year abroad, giving you the chance to gain professional work experience, develop an international perspective, or both. Work placement is also available as part of the programme, connecting classroom learning with the realities of working in business and financial environments. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.

You will study accounting principles, corporate finance, investment, financial markets, organisational behaviour, operations, and business strategy, building both quantitative analytical skills and the broader commercial awareness that employers value. The year abroad option adds an international dimension that can open doors in global organisations.

Graduates from business and finance programmes pursue careers in banking, asset management, corporate finance, financial analysis, accountancy, consultancy, and general management. Many enter graduate training schemes with financial services firms, large corporates, or public sector bodies, while others move directly into roles in financial planning, credit analysis, or business development. Those who wish to pursue professional qualifications in accounting or finance often find that an undergraduate grounding in both disciplines significantly reduces the time needed to qualify.

Further study at postgraduate level in finance, management, or business analytics is also a common route.