Financial Management, MSc, University of Kent

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 15000 per year	GBP 20700 per year

About Financial Management, MSc - at University of Kent

Financial managers cover everything from strategic analysis to the collection and preparation of accounts and financial reporting. A good financial manager must be extremely proficient in the complex systems and processes of the industry whilst also being able to delegate effectively and lead a team.

MSc Financial Management is delivered by published academics and co-developed by industry leaders. It equips students with a comprehensive framework of financial theory and the practical processes required for the sector, fused with an overview of management studies. Our graduates are ready-made robust managers who can spot errors, make decisions, analyse risk and lead a team effectively. Further, our industry standard software allows students to apply their learnings to real business data. Also available with an optional Placement.

Reasons to study MSc Financial Management at Kent

When you study at Kent Business School, accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, you receive a world-class education recognised globally. As one of the top 1% of business schools, our graduates are highly sought after by employers who value our rigorous standards. You'll be well-equipped to excel in your career and make a positive impact on business 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 a broad overview of finance and management including corporate finance, and international financial markets and instruments, global strategy, international accounting for decision-making. You will finish your master's with a detailed report with the support of a dedicated expert supervisor.

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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”

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