MSc Finance (Corporate Finance)

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Kings College London

Program Overview

The MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) at King’s College London is designed for students who want to understand how major corporations make financial decisions, create value, and operate within global capital markets. It’s ideal if you are aiming for roles in corporate finance, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, financial analysis, or strategic advisory.

Curriculum Structure

Core Modules

Your core classes include Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Financial Analysis & Valuation, and Quantitative Research Methods for Corporate Finance. These modules develop your ability to value companies, understand capital structure decisions, manage investments, and apply quantitative tools directly to corporate-finance challenges.
A significant component of the degree is the Dissertation, giving you the opportunity to conduct in-depth analysis on a corporate-finance topic such as valuation, M&A, or financial strategy.

Optional Modules

You can tailor your learning with electives such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Option Analysis and Valuation, Credit Risk & Default Analysis, Advanced Financial Management, Corporate Governance & Accountability, and Behavioural Finance. These options allow you to specialise in areas like deal-making, advanced valuation, corporate reporting, or risk assessment, depending on your career goals.

Focus Areas

Corporate valuation; Capital structure; Investment management; Mergers & acquisitions; Financial reporting and analysis; Risk and credit assessment; Corporate governance; Applied quantitative finance.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to value firms using advanced tools, analyse investment and financing decisions, assess corporate financial health, and understand the strategic reasoning behind capital raising and M&A. The programme prepares you to apply quantitative methods, evaluate risks, conduct financial analysis, and deliver insights used in corporate strategy or financial advisory.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation & Industry Relevance)

The MSc is built to mirror real corporate-finance practice, blending academic rigour with applied case work and practitioner-informed teaching. Its structure closely reflects the skills needed in investment banking, corporate strategy, financial consulting, advisory firms, and corporate finance departments of global companies.

Reputation & Employability

King’s College London enjoys strong global recognition and benefits from its location in London—one of the world’s major finance centres. Employers value the programme's combination of analytical training, practical application, and exposure to real-world financial decision-making, making graduates competitive for roles in corporate finance, banking, consulting, and valuation.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) at King’s College London is designed for students aiming to build strong expertise in corporate financial strategy, valuation, capital structure, mergers & acquisitions, and financial decision-making. The program blends rigorous academic training with real-world applications, preparing students for high-impact roles in investment banking, corporate finance, financial consulting, and private equity. Taught by experienced faculty and industry-engaged experts, the course offers a clear pathway toward globally competitive finance careers.

What You Will Learn

Corporate Valuation & Financial Strategy: Develop advanced skills in valuation methods, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and strategic financial planning.
Capital Markets & Risk Management: Understand how firms navigate market imperfections, manage risk, and optimize their financing decisions.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring: Gain practical insights into deal structuring, synergy analysis, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
Financial Modelling & Econometrics: Build strong analytical skills using quantitative tools widely applied in corporate finance and banking.
Corporate Governance & Ethics: Explore how firms design effective governance systems and manage ethical challenges in global markets.

Why Choose King’s College London?

Prestigious Russell Group University known for excellence in finance, economics, and business education.
Prime London Location offering access to leading banks, consulting firms, and financial institutions.
Strong Industry Engagement through guest lectures, networking events, and workshops with practitioners from the City of London.
Career Support Tailored to Finance Roles including CV preparation, interview coaching, and employer meet-and-greets.

Career Outcomes

Graduates typically move into roles such as:

Investment Banking Analyst
Corporate Finance Analyst
M&A Analyst
Financial Consultant
Equity Research Analyst
Private Equity or Venture Capital Associate
Risk & Strategy Analyst

Employers often include leading global banks, consulting firms, and financial services companies based in London and internationally.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) at King’s College London typically move into competitive finance roles across investment banking, corporate finance divisions, financial consulting, and asset management. Within a few years, many progress into higher-responsibility positions such as senior analysts, corporate treasurers, or finance managers.

Typical job roles include:

Corporate Finance Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst/Associate
Financial Analyst
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst

Here’s how King’s sets you up for success:

Dedicated Business School Careers Team offering CV refinement, interview preparation, one-to-one career coaching, and employer networking events specifically for finance students.
Strong employment outcomes, with graduates commonly securing competitive roles in London’s financial sector and earning strong early-career salaries due to the programme’s quantitative and applied finance focus.
Industry partnerships and employer engagement, giving students exposure to banks, consulting firms, and financial institutions through guest lectures, recruitment events, and case-based learning.
Accredited, globally recognised qualification, which strengthens long-term employability in corporate finance, banking, and investment roles worldwide.
Excellent graduation outcomes, with students benefiting from London’s location — one of the world’s financial capitals — enabling internships, part-time roles, and direct employer access.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this master’s degree, students often advance into research-focused study such as an MPhil or PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or related analytical disciplines. Others choose to enhance their professional profile with certifications like CFA, FRM, or CIMA, which support long-term career growth into senior corporate finance, investment, or strategic leadership roles.