Finance, Investment and Risk - MSc
University of Kent
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This programme is also available with an Internationally Incorporated Masters (IIM) specifically designed for the needs of international students.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 MSc Finance, Investment and Risk course to gain a ...Read more

This programme is also available with an Internationally Incorporated Masters (IIM) specifically designed for the needs of international students.

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 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 industry standard software, alongside the option to take an exciting Placement.
What youll learn:
Youll 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.
Accreditations:
We are updating all of our modules on this course to ensure we provide you with the tools you need to make a real impact after you graduate. We are currently working with CFA and GARP to make sure these modules meet industry standards and retain this course's accreditations.
Graduate destinations:
Our Finance graduates find work in public and private sector management and consultancy both overseas and in the UK in a wide range of companies and organisations, including:
Dolfin Group Wealth Management
NatWest
Huawei
US Bank
Caterpillar
Eurex

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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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38th
CUG Ranking
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52nd
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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.

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£15,000 per year

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£20,700 per year

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£20,700 per year

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

The University of Kent is an internationally renowned institution located in Canterbury and offers an impressive portfolio of...

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Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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