Finance, Investment and Risk

University of Kent
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

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

  • 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

  • You’ll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London

  • You’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Canterbury

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Canterbury

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Canterbury
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance