Shape global strategy with financial expertise and ethical insight.
Finance and management shape the way the world works. From tackling economic instability to helping organisations thrive responsibly, the decisions you make can drive real change.
If you're ambitious, analytical, and excited by the idea of influencing global markets and corporate strategy, this course is for you.
Our MSc Finance and Management gives you the critical insight, quantitative expertise and practical tools to succeed.
Explore corporate finance, sustainable financial reporting, investment analysis, and the ethical responsibilities of modern finance professionals.
You’ll learn how to navigate global financial systems, interpret complex data, and make decisions with impact - supported by expert academics, real-world simulations, and connections to global employers.
Whether you want to progress your finance career, switch paths or expand your knowledge before specialising further, this is your next step.
The following modules are what students will typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
You must take all compulsory modules and choose one of Sustainable Finance or Investment Management and one of either Financial Technology or Corporate Governance and Ethics. These modules are designed to give you well rounded and critical insights into sustainable finance and investment. In your final term, you will choose one of our capstone modules, either 'Finance Project' or the 'Professional Placement/Internship'.
The 'Professional Placement/Internship' module will give you the chance to work in a business as part of your degree, getting real world experience alongside your learning. Whereas the 'Finance Project' is the perfect module for you to prepare for a career in finance. You'll develop data-driven decision-making and written communication skills under the guidance of subject specialist.
Whichever option you choose, you will be engaging with real problems in real businesses, giving you crucial experience and expanding your network. So you can make rapid progress in your career.
Compulsory modules currently include the following
Finance plays an important role in everyone's decisions. allowing individuals and companies to take informed decisions on how to use money and plan for the future. This module covers the building blocks of finance that are required to make financial decisions, inside and outside the firm. Throughout the module, students will get a good understanding of financial markets and securities, the risk-return relationship, and how firms make financing decisions.
Learn how to navigate the complexity of financial statements to really understand a company's financial strengths and weaknesses. The module will enable students to develop an understanding of the tools and techniques which are used in practice to analyse the financial statements of a company. Students will be equipped with analytical and technical skills which will enable them to evaluate the financial position and performance of a company.
Corporate finance is the ‘engine’ in the efficient running of a corporation to maximise shareholder wealth. This module develops students' understanding of corporate finance theory and its applications to the main problems faced by financial managers and corporate decision makers. Students will develop the skills to assess financial decisions such as those related to capital structure, M&As, and dividend policy.
Go beyond traditional accounting and become an expert in the principles of sustainable financial reporting. The module will provide students with an understanding of sustainability reporting standards issued by professional bodies and how these can be applied in the preparation of sustainability reports. Students will acquire skills which will enable them to critically analyse the sustainability performance of an organisation.
Gain insight into the major current issues and debates in the financial world. This module explores contemporary challenges and opportunities in finance. Students will gain a deep understanding of real-world issues in various areas of finance, and how these are expected to shape the future developments.
Optional modules may include the following
Sustainability has never been more relevant in the finance industry as it is today. The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive insight into the core principles of sustainable finance policies and investments. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the financial implications of climate change, sustainable investment strategies, ESG investing, and sustainability-related financial instruments.
What are the key principles and tools used by successful investors? This module will help students develop the necessary skills to make core investment management decisions. Students will get an in-depth understanding of the tools used by investment managers to construct and manage portfolios, as well as to evaluate portfolio performance.
FinTech has completely transformed the financial landscape and it is having an increasing impact on financial markets. This module aims to equip students with knowledge of FinTech applications and how disruptive innovations are shaping the financial system. Students will gain a deep understanding of FinTech networks, blockchain platforms, and the financial implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Financial managers have a duty to consider the ethical, societal and environmental implications of their decisions. This module explores the delicate balance between shareholder interests and the broader responsibilities of corporations to their stakeholders. It analyses the principles and practices of effective corporate governance leading to ethical decision-making. By analysing real-world cases, the module equips students with the skills to navigate the ethical complexities of the modern economy.
The Finance Project provides an opportunity to undertake a research project and enhance students' data-driven decision-making and written communication skills under the guidance of subject specialist. The research problem will be framed within relevant academic literature and subsequent research questions will enable students to collect and analyse primary and/or secondary data, to develop well thought out arguments along with supportable conclusions and recommendations. This module further enables the acquisition of research-led skills essential for any future Finance discipline expert.
Thinking about a career in a private sector? Or maybe you’re contemplating a career in the public or voluntary sector? Then this could be the module for you. This module builds on your previous subject specific learning, and enhances your understanding of how organisations operate in practice. You have the opportunity to gain experience whilst still on the postgraduate course and apply learning gained on the course. You will be able to reflect on the placement experience and how this relates to your academic knowledge. You will further enhance your critical thinking and communication skills , professional behaviours and resilience.
Your placement consists of two modules: Industrial Placement Experience and Industrial Placement Report. The Experience module is assessed as pass/fail only and the Report module is graded on a percentage scale. The chance to gain real industry experience as part of your MSc course gives you a real edge in the job market and boosts your career options.
Compulsory modules currently include the following
The Year in Industry Placement Exit Interview provides students with a structured opportunity to combine work experience or entrepreneurial activity with academic study. It allows students to develop and reflect on managerial and/or professional practice in real and often complex situations, and to integrate this with the study of the relevant subject(s) of your main degree programme. Students develop, reinforce and apply professional and/or technical expertise in an employment or entrepreneurial context. The Year in Industry Placement Exit Interview requires students to reflect on and evidence their experiences in relation to both their university studies as well as to a wide range of employability skills. Students will further enhance their critical thinking, communication, professional behaviours and resilience.
The Year in Industry Placement Experience provides students with a structured opportunity to combine work experience or entrepreneurial activity with academic study. The Year in Industry allows students to develop and reflect on managerial and/or professional practice in real and often complex situations, and to integrate this with the study of the relevant subject(s) of your main degree programme. Students develop, reinforce and apply professional and/or technical expertise in an employment or entrepreneurial context. The Industry Placement requires students to document their experiences in relation to both their university studies as well as to a wide range of employability skills. To be able to undertake this module it is necessary for the student to secure a placement. The placement should be appropriate to the student’s degree and experience. The length of the placement should normally be at least 39-44 weeks. Students will further enhance their critical thinking, communication, professional behaviours and resilience. Placements are not guaranteed and the University Careers and Employability team will be supporting placement students every step of the way.
Here’s a sample timetable from your first term at Kent. You'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops - in both big and small groups with focused teaching blocks and time to work, rest or explore uni life.
Items in green are confirmed, whereas anything marked yellow could be scheduled at a different time or day depending on your group, but this gives a good sense of what to expect.
Plan your week better: at least one free weekday for catching up on course work or just taking a breather.
Focused days without burnout: No isolated 1-hour campus days.
Time to live the uni experience: Space for societies, part-time jobs and downtime.
2.2 or above
A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in any subject area is needed for this course.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and those without an honours degree may also be considered on the basis of work experience, professional qualifications and the relevance of the programme to their current professional role.
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.
The 2026/27 annual tuition fees for this course are:
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.
The 2026/27 annual tuition fees for UK postgraduate research courses have not yet been set by the Research Councils UK. This is ordinarily announced in March. As a guide only, the full-time tuition fee for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses for 2025/26 is £5,006.
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
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Kent is a leading research university, meaning that you will be informed about new discussions and developments by the people making them. This means your work will have real potential to make a difference.
You’ll graduate with the technical skills, ethical judgement and strategic mindset needed in today’s finance world. With experience in investment modelling, data analysis and stakeholder communication, you’ll be ready to lead change wherever your career takes you.
Employers:
Dolfin Group Wealth Management
NatWest
Huawei
US Bank
Caterpillar
Eurex
Deloitte
JP Morgan Chase
BP
Roles:
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Risk Manager
Corporate Finance Consultant
Portfolio Manager
Growing career opportunities
A degree can boost average lifetime earnings by over
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