Accounting and Finance MSc

Doing my Masters at LSE allowed me to continue to pursue my passion for accounting and finance. Accounting skills are paramount for the financial sector and this course was quite flexible with its compulsory modules in accounting and finance and the choice of outside courses to tailor your own path.

Without doubt there were some big challenges whilst studying on this nine-month programme. Having to maintain an efficient pace, the deadlines, the readings, and also the job and internship applications, which for a Master’s student can be quite overwhelming. Luckily, the way the course was conceived helped me navigate the academic year. Additionally, the career service support has been very useful throughout the year, and an area I did not have an idea about when I started the course. Whether you are looking for a CV check or a mock interview, there are plenty of opportunities on offer.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the lectures, seminars, readings and assignments, as well as the public lectures with special guests. I was really impressed by Simon Samuels’ talk regarding the aftermath of the last decade’s financial crisis. He was the first speaker of the Department of Accounting’s Insights Speaker Series.

The whole year has given me so much opportunity to learn, to experience, and to improve. You literally never stop acquiring knowledge and skills on this degree. If you are able to cope with the frenetic rhythm of this city, then living and studying in the centre of London is like hitting the jackpot. Samuel Johnson once said, “for there is in London all that life can afford.”

In terms of careers, there’s no magic formula for obtaining the job of your dreams. You will need to strive and work hard to get where you want to go, no matter whether you are an LSE graduate or not. Having said that, I’m really grateful to have been given the opportunity to study here. My studies have given me a much greater comprehension of the ”real world”, which is helpful for understanding your options and developing your skills and career path according to your goals. Being an LSE alumnus also opens up unparalleled networking opportunities. Embrace them.