Successful KBS graduates: graduate destinations
Our Finance and Investment Risk graduates find work in public and private sector 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
Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set-up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.
Embedded employability: developing career-enhancing skills
You gain much more than an academic qualification when you graduate from Kent Business School - we enhance your student experience and accelerate your career prospects.
In today's business climate employers are increasingly demanding more from new employees, we are therefore proud that they continually target our graduates for their organisations across the globe. Employers respect our robust teaching and reputation for delivering international business expertise, leading global research and an outstanding international learning experience.
From the moment you start with us, our efforts are focused on helping you gain the knowledge, skills and experience you need to thrive in an increasingly competitive workplace. Enhance your employability prospects by undertaking an Industrial Placement or opt for an In-Company Scheme to work on a real business case study. Go on our Business Start-up Journey and transform your idea into a business through ASPIRE.
Ongoing support: help finding a job
Kent Business School has an excellent international reputation and good links with businesses locally and globally. Our qualified careers practitioners provide support to all business postgraduate students for up to three years after graduation.
In addition, Careers and Employability Service at the University provide a comprehensive package of skills development training programmes, careers advice, volunteering and paid work opportunities to enhance your career prospects.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by GARP - Global Association of Risk Professionals - the leading professional body in financial education around the world. Kent Business School works closely with GARP to ensure that our risk management course offering meets the latest global industry needs
It is also accredited by the CFA Institute - Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. The mission of CFA Institute is served by generating value for core investment management professionals and engaging with the core investment management industry to advance ethics, market integrity, and professional standards of practice.