Finance, Investment and Risk with Industrial Placement

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 detailed knowledge of the workings of enterprise and the ability to keep your cool in a pressured environment.

Study our double accredited 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 real-life simulator, The Bloomberg Lab.

Taking a 12-month industrial placement allows you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas as part of your Master's. While the placements are self-sought, the School offers support through extra-curricular engagement with our dedicated placements team. Opting for this course with a placement takes the length of your course to up to two years.

Reasons to study MSc Finance, Investment and Risk with Industrial Placement at Kent

• CFA and GARP-accredited course
• First-class facilities at our Canterbury campus, close to London
• Study at a 'Triple Crown' accredited business school
• Our expert teaching staff appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide
• Take part in the Business Start-Up Journey through ASPIRE
• Enhance your experience through an Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project
• Access to real market data via our Bloomberg Lab
• Optional pre-course quantitative skills workshop
• Excellent Postgraduate funding options available
• Employability support from enrolment up to 3 years after graduation
  
• Become part of the KBS global alumni community
• Academic Adviser and in-house student support team available
• Optional pre-sessional courses for international students
• Graduate at the historic Canterbury Cathedral

You'll gain knowledge and understanding of finance, investment and risk including modules on global derivatives markets, investment management and qualitative methods. You will end your Master's with a detailed report and continue through to an industrial placement.

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Jordanian students typically need to have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised university. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the undergraduate degree you have studied.

• For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a final grade of at least Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a final grade of at least Good/68%/C+ or a GPA of 2.5/4.0

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

PhD

For entry to a Kent PhD programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed a Master's degree from a recognised university with a final grade of at least Very Good/B/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0. Students who have not completed a thesis as part of their degree will need to show evidence of previous research experience.

If you would like to pursue a PhD at Kent, you should visit the relevant department website and our find a supervisor page to identify potential supervisors for your research and thesis. You are encouraged to then make direct contact with the appropriate academic to discuss your research proposal.

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.