MSc Finance

The MSc Finance at the University of Kent is a comprehensive course that serves as a pathway towards professional roles in finance and banking. The programme covers critical areas in banking and finance and incorporates both theoretical and practical elements. It features interactive teaching methods and expert lecturers, presenting challenges often faced in the finance world to students. Course Content: The Finance course at Kent University offers a deep understanding of financial markets, financial institutions, and the financial decision-making processes. It provides insights into the complex challenges in banking and international finance, equipping students with the ability to analyze financial statements, understand investment and financial risk strategies, and appreciate the issues of governance in corporations. Key Modules: The course consists of compulsory modules such as Quantitative Methods for Finance, Financial Markets, Modern Finance, Financial Econometrics, and an optional Dissertation or Applied Financial Modelling, among others. Also, students can choose from several optional modules based on their interests and career goals. These may include Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management, Financial Engineering, and Private Equity and Venture Capital.Accreditations: The MSc in Finance programme at the University of Kent is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI). As part of the partnership with CISI, students can attain a Diploma in Investment Advice and become a CISI member.Future Careers: This course lays a solid foundation for finance-related career paths such as investment banking, fund management, financial regulation, corporate finance, financial planning and world trading. The programme also prepares student for a research degree in finance and for other non-finance graduate roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.