University of Kent: Finance (Finance, Investment and Risk)
| Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Kent Business School View department profile |
| Web | http://www.kent.ac.uk/kbs |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain a comprehensive framework of knowledge, insight and vision regarding the key issues in finance and investment banking. The MSc in Finance (Finance, investment and Risk) pathway develops your cognitive, critical, intellectual and research skills, plus relevant personal and interpersonal skills to interact in the real world of business and organisations.
In today’s competitive global environment, employers are increasingly selective in their search for competent business and finance professionals. Our Master’s in Finance programmes equip you with a solid background in financial principles and practices and help to cultivate your practical finance skills and real-world business knowledge.
This pathway has been specially designed to develop your practical finance skills and give you real-world business knowledge. It prepares you for a career in investment banks, financial and management consultancies, auditing firms, risk management departments of financial institutions and government departments.
You gain a sound understanding of the theories that underpin modern techniques in investment and risk management. The application of the theories is demonstrated in our finance lab with the aid of Bloomberg, via case studies and the use of online databases. Regular training sessions led by experienced Bloomberg trainers help you gain valuable practice in accessing and using market data. The Bloomberg platform also provides an opportunity for virtual trading practice and competitions.
The programme is well established and attracts a substantial number of applications from over 20 countries each year. This international aspect enables you to gain a deeper and wider learning experience and to benefit from networking opportunities during your studies and after graduation.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students who wish to apply for a higher degree should have a good honours degree from the UK (minimum 2:2) or equivalent internationally recognised qualifications in a finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics or engineering related discipline. Applicants without an honours degree may also be considered on the basis of work experience, professional qualifications and the relevance of the programme to their current professional role. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Assessment | The taught programme is assessed by a mixture of coursework assignments throughout the year, and by examinations in May and June. |
| Modules | Possible modules may include: Quantitative Methods; Finance & Financial Reporting; Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management; Financial Risk Management; Financial Modelling and Analysis; Communications in Finance and Investment Writing; Fixed Income Analysis; Applied Financial Econometrics; Contemporary Fund Management; Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models; Mathematics of Financial Derivatives; Business Economics. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
University of Kent
Kent Business School
Kent Business School (KBS) is a leading Business School, ranked in the top 30 in the UK and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) which places KBS within the top institutions globally for business degrees, with only 5% of the world’s Business Schools attaining this accreditation. Engaging teaching, world-class research, professional partnerships and an international community create an exciting atmosphere in which to learn, where innovation is encouraged and challenges welcomed.
Scholarships and funding
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