MSc in Finance, Investment & Risk
This unique programme is offered by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science and provides the essential knowledge base in quantitative finance, investment analysis and portfolio management with financial risk analysis playing an important role. The recent crisis in the financial sector has highlighted the importance of understanding and managing risk as an integral part of the body of knowledge required for finance, investment and insurance industries.
This flexible qualification opens up your career opportunities in investment banks, financial and management consultancies, auditing firms, risk management departments of financial institutions and government departments. The programme has an international perspective and aims to offer academic rigour combined with practical application and vocational orientation.
Course content
Core modules
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Financial Risk Management.
In addition you could select from a range of optional modules, which allow specialisation in areas including portfolio and fund management, financial engineering and derivatives and financial modelling.
No previous training in finance is required to apply for this course, but a background in a related discipline, or relevant work experience would strengthen your application.
Learning enhancement and links with industry
You will benefit from talks by guest speakers, many of whom are professionals from the investment and banking industries and experts in their area of specialisation. Special training sessions are provided to prepare students for the CFA professional examinations. These sessions are taught by professional tutors with industry experience. The programme is currently seeking accreditation from relevant professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
The department
The programme is offered by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science and draws on specialisations within the school in areas of finance, mathematics, statistics and actuarial science. The school has an excellent research reputation (RAE 2008) and many members of staff are professionally qualified with practitioner experience.
Careers information
Kent has an excellent postgraduate employability record. Despite the economic downturn and increased competition for jobs, almost 97% of Kent graduates were in employment or further study within six months of graduating in 2009. This MSc will provide an excellent start to many career paths in the areas of finance, investment and risk. The programme would also help current practitioners in the financial industry to enhance their career prospects by acquiring a deeper knowledge of financial markets and institutions and financial risk management. For the latest information on courses -
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