MSc Finance & Management

The Finance and Management MSc course at the University of Kent is a specialised postgraduate programme for those aiming to pursue or further advance their careers in Finance. This course is offered by the Kent Business School, which is ranked 20th in the UK for Business Studies and provides students with a thorough understanding of financial management principles and their application to corporate financial policy, as well as financial markets.Course Content: The curriculum includes core study of equity and bond valuation, derivative securities, capital market equilibrium and decision-making frameworks in finance. To enhance employability, the course also incorporates the practical aspect of finance through data analysis, case studies, and portfolios.Key Modules: Some of the main topics that students will study include Financial Markets, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Managerial Economics. Optional modules include Investment Management, International Money and Finance, Financial Analysis, and International Assistance and NGOs: Coordination and Collaboration.Accreditations: This MSc programme is accredited by Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). The course has a strong emphasis on the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and prepares students effectively for the CFA Level I examination.Future Careers: On completion of this course, graduates can pursue exciting career opportunities in finance, banking and financial services, business analysis and development, marketing, accounting, management consultancy, public organisations, and startups. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.