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University of Kent: Finance, Investment and Risk
| Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
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| Department | Kent Business School View department profile |
| Web | https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Working in investment and risk means playing a crucial role in determining financial, safety and security risks and spotting investment opportunities for a business. It requires a detailed knowledge of the workings of enterprise and the ability to keep your cool in a pressured environment.
Study our CFA and GARP-accredited MSc Finance, Investment and Risk course to gain a strong knowledge of financial, risk and investment management principles and techniques, and the confidence necessary to work the trading floor via our real-life simulator, the Bloomberg Lab alongside the option to take an exciting Industrial Placement.
Reasons to study MSc Finance, Investment and Risk at Kent
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Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
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You’ll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London
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You’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide
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You can increase your career prospects through an Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project, or even transform your idea into a business through the Business Start-Up Journey with ASPIRE
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You’ll gain access to employability support from enrolment up to 3 years after graduation at the historic Canterbury Cathedral
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn about finance, investment and risk including modules on global derivatives markets, investments and portfolio management, credit risk and quantitative analysis and data management methods. You will finish your master's with a detailed report with the support of a dedicated expert supervisor.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, natural sciences or engineering related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, natural sciences or engineering related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, natural sciences or engineering related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, natural sciences or engineering related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Postgraduate Study at Kent Business School
At Kent Business School (KBS), ambition drives everything we do. Whether you're looking to enhance your expertise, pivot your career, or join a dynamic global business community, our forward-thinking postgraduate programmes are designed to set you up for success in today’s fast-changing world.
Located at the heart of a top 40 UK university, and housed in the award-winning Sibson Building on our Canterbury campus, or our commuter-friendly Medway campus, Kent Business School delivers a world-class experience – academically, professionally, and personally.
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