Finance MSc

Kingston University London

Why choose this course?

This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in financial and treasury management with a role to manage financial resources and control financial risks in a business. You will gain an in-depth understanding of corporate finance and the analysis and valuation of companies from both an accounting and financial perspective.

This Finance MSc will give you well-integrated knowledge of management accounting and financial accounting, finance and investment; whilst developing your ability to relate these areas to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy. It produces graduates who are prepared for high-level jobs in the financial industries.

This course has been developed in consultation with professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank. As part of this course you may apply for Bloomberg certification, often a huge advantage in the job market.

What you will study

In this research-led masters, you will learn from recent journal articles and research papers, live data and up-to-the-minute theories and models. You will learn from real-life examples and case studies during the taught sessions. The programme has a balanced approach between quantitative and qualitative methods, and it provides candidates with the computer and research skills required by employers in this highly competitive sector.

You will develop your understanding of the purpose and nature of financial accounting and reporting, and look at how theoretical and conceptual issues integrate with operational and practical activities.

You will also look at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors that influence an organisation's social responsibilities, and how these integrate with a company's strategic decision-making processes. You will examine the core theories of finance and investment, and how they can be used in practical decision-making contexts.

This course is underpinned by the latest research and best practice. Modules have been developed to provide you with up-to-date and relevant knowledge of accounting, finance and research methods.

Year 1 is made up of five core modules, one optional module and a research project.

Year 2, the Professional Placement Year, is optional and offers a full year of work experience.

After you graduate

This course can typically help lead to careers in banking and finance, treasury, fintechs, credit control areas and sectors.

Roles may include credit controller, treasurer, data analyst and junior-to-middle level finance professional.

Graduates have gone on to work for fintech companies and start-ups, for example Exate Technology, Mazars UK, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited and Funding Circle.