Financial Management

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

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:

    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    2423 Taxation experts
    3534 Financial accounts managers

    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