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University of Kent · Full-time

Finance, Investment and Risk

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 co…

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Kent Business School · Business and management

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 CFA and GARP-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 alongside the option to take an exciting Industrial Placement. Reasons to study MSc Finance, Investment and Risk at Kent - Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB - 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 Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project, or 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.

Getting in

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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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