MSc Finance

The Finance MSc course at Kingston University is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills for a professional career in the financial services sector. The course introduces students to advanced concepts in finance, including corporate finance, econometrics, and risk management. It aims to develop analytical skills and an informed understanding of how financial institutions and markets operate in the economy and global financial system.Course Content: The curriculum includes an understanding of corporate finance decisions within the firm, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, the global economy and international business, and quantitative methods in economics and finance. There are course works, examinations, and a dissertation involved for assessments. Key Modules: Core modules would include International Corporate Finance, International Money and Finance, Financial Econometrics, and Financial Risk Management. Additionally, students have the option to choose from a list of elective modules including Derivative Investments, Emerging Markets and Alternative Investment, Financing to Shipping, and Financial Statement Analysis.Accreditations: This Finance MSc course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers and offers exemptions from their professional exams.Future Careers: Post completion of the course, graduates are expected to have the necessary skills for roles in investment banking, financial consultancies, asset management, and equity research. A significant number of graduates also choose to pursue further academic studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.