PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Master of Accounting and Finance KPT/JPS (PA 14951) 09/26

The Master of Accounting and Finance program at Lincoln University College is meant to enhance candidates' existing knowledge, build their accounting and finance expertise for a long-term corporate future, and prepare them for a successful global career. This program provides students with an understanding of accounting, finance, and financial markets fundamentals. This is an advanced curriculum designed to provide them the skills and knowledge they need to start a career as an auditor, financial controller, or other essential function in finance and advisory services.

For successful completion of Masters degree in Lincoln University College, each candidate should publish minimum of two research articles in Scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln University College affiliation.

Program Aim

The programme of Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication will produce professionals who are eligible to:

• Apply the advanced knowledge and concepts in analyzing accounts and financial work through theories and evidence -based findings.

• Be capable of adopting practical measures with interpersonal accuracy through effective communication in finance related task.

• Acquire digital and numeracy skills in managing scientific solution to complex problems.

• Effectively utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally undergo entrepreneurial work in finance and accounting related program.

• Empower integrity through professionalism and ethics in financial accounts related task.

Career Opportunities

In today's fast - growing economy, having specialized up-to-date scientific knowledge in the areas of accounting and finance is considered essential for business executives who want to excel and develop their skills to the highest level to secure top-level professional positions in the management structure.

Students with a Master of Accounting and Finance can pursue prestigious positions as:

• Auditor
• Financial Analyst
• Managerial Accountant
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Business Development Manager

Subjects

Full Time: Minimum- 16 months; Maximum- 48 months.
Part Time: Minimum- 24 months; Maximum- 48 months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name
1	MAF 7013	Business Accounting and Finance
2	MAF 7023	Economics for Managers
3	MAF 7033	Islamic Financing and Banking
4	MAF 7043	Organizational Behaviour
5	MAF 7053	Business Ethics and Governance
6	MAF 7063	Strategic Management
7	MAF 7073	Investment and Portfolio Management
8	MAF 7083	Business Research Methodology
9	MAF 7093	Current Issues in Financial Accounting
10	MAF 7103	Applied Corporate Finance
Electives (Choose any two of the following)
11	MAF 7113	Investment and Risk Management
12	MAF 7123	Securities, Futures and Options
13	MAF 7133	Entrepreneurial Finance
14	MAF 7143	Financial Planning & Wealth Management
15	MAF 7156	Project Work

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

Bachelor's degree [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in Accounting and Finance or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by Lincoln University College Senate; OR
A Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in Accounting and Finance or related field not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to the Lincoln University College rigorous internal assessment; OR
Relevant professional Accounting and Finance qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; AND
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or related field below a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field.

English requirements as follows:

For international students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 5.5 or other equivalent qualification.

Duration : 16 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Master