Financial Management

University of Kent

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Financial Management MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Financial managers cover everything from strategic analysis to the collection and preparation of accounts and financial reporting. A good financial manager must be extremely proficient in the complex systems and processes of the industry whilst also being able to delegate effectively and lead a team.

MSc Finance and Management is delivered by published academics and co-developed by industry leaders. It equips students with a comprehensive framework of financial theory and the practical processes required for the sector, fused with an overview of management studies. With the opportunity to develop data skills through industry-standard platforms in our state-of-the-art lab, our graduates are ready-made robust managers who can spot errors, make decisions, and lead teams effectively.

Reasons to study MSc Finance and Management 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 a broad overview of finance and management including corporate finance, and international financial markets and instruments, global strategy, international accounting for decision-making. 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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance