The MSc in Engineering with Finance has been designed for engineering and science graduates who wish to pursue a career in finance. It is the first MSc in quantitative finance to be offered by a UK engineering department and provides a balanced mix of subjects in engineering and quantitative finance. While a significant proportion of graduates working in the financial sector have an engineering background, most of the relevant MSc programmes are offered by Mathematics departments or Business Schools. Some engineers may find these programmes either too theoretical or not quantitative enough. Our MSc in Engineering with Finance, instead, teaches concepts of finance at the level suitable to engineers, while also providing strong knowledge of quantitative methods to analyse real data. You acquire skills required by investment analysts, financial analysts, stockbrokers and market risk specialists. The programme combines a balanced mix of subjects in engineering and quantitative finance, and is based on modules containing lectures, examples classes, directed self-study and PC-based laboratory classes. You acquire the skills required for a wide range of careers including investment analyst, financial analyst, stockbroker and market risk specialist.

We have developed the programme with a number of industrial organisations, which means that successful students will be in a strong position to build a long-term careers in this important discipline. The School of Engineering and Digital Arts has an excellent record of student employability. We are committed to enhancing the employability of all our students, to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a competitive, fast-moving, knowledge-based economy. Graduates who can show that they have developed transferable skills and valuable experience are better prepared to start their careers and are more attractive to potential employers. Within the School of Engineering and Digital Arts, you can develop the skills and capabilities that employers seek. These include problem solving, independent thought, report-writing, time management, leadership skills, team-working and good communication. Kent has an excellent record for postgraduate employment: over 94% of our postgraduate students who graduated in 2013 found a job or further study opportunity within six months. Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we offer many opportunities for you to gain worthwhile experience and develop the specific skills and aptitudes that employers value.