MSc Finance, Investment and Risk with Placement

Overview

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 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, alongside the option to take an exciting Placement.

Taking a 12-month year in industry 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 year in industry takes the length of your course to up to two years.

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

• Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school.
  • You will be studying at one of the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.
• Your learning experience, further education and career journey will be significantly enhanced by the following benefits:
  • Quality Assurance: We meet rigorous international standards in education, faculty, research, and student support so you achieve the highest-quality education.
  • Global Recognition: Our degrees are respected worldwide so we attract high-quality students and international academics with impeccable professional experience and research credentials which create a stimulating and innovative learning environment.
  • Employability: Your future employers will value the rigorous standards these schools and accreditation organisations uphold. Our focus on employability is reinforced through real-world experiences integrated into the curriculum.
  • Societal Impact: We teach responsible business practices, engaging with communities, and promoting thought leadership. This prepares your to contribute positively to business, communities and society.
• 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 optional short-term Professional Placement/Internship module as part of your degree, develop consultancy skills through our optional 'Finance Challenge' module or progress onto a 12-month optional Placement. You can 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 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. At the end of stage one, you start your year in industry.