Master of Science in Sustainable Finance
Master of Science in Sustainable Finance
Program of study:
Master of Science in Sustainable Finance
Credits:
120
Language of instruction:
English
Study mode:
Full-time
Associate Dean:
Bruno Gerard
Candidate Profile
Learning outcome - Knowledge
With this program you will:
- Gain a broad understanding of the challenges, trends, and geopolitical aspects of social and environmental responsibility, climate change and global sustainable development.
- Learn the core economics theories that address sustainability issues, their market vs non-market solutions, their macroeconomic aspects and corporate dimensions.
- Acquire the fundamental principles, tools and concepts in finance.
- Comprehend the central role of finance in the global economy, and in the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices.
- Be familiar with the international frameworks, voluntary and regulatory, to assess, measure, report and disclose the environmental and social impact of corporate operations and economic activity
- Understand how sustainability and ESG issues affect financial management and how financial constraints may limit or support corporate action towards sustainability and ESG.
- Gain a deep understanding of fiduciary duty and of conflict of interests, and of the ethical issues arising from balancing the interests of investors, employees, other stakeholders and society.
Learning outcome - Skills
Upon completing the program, you will be able to:
- Analyze, assess and balance ESG and sustainability risks and impact against traditional financial risk and returns in the context of corporate investments, valuation and optimal portfolio allocation
- Incorporate impact and sustainability related risks and opportunities, investor preferences and long term sustainability constraints into valuation and real investment decision
- Analyze and address agency and incentives problems, both in corporations and in delegated wealth management, to achieve socially responsible operations, investments and financing of sustainable development
- Use and apply systematic and quantitative methods for financial decision making as well as sustainability and ESG management.
- Collect and analyze data using appropriate digital tools.
- Design, plan and conduct an independent research project under supervision
Learning outcome - General Competence
Upon completing the program, you will gain the competence to:
- Integrate sustainability issues into financial management and develop policies and strategies balancing shareholders, stakeholders and public interests in addressing the array of relevant risks (financial, social, environmental, political, regulatory, etc.)
- Assess the changing importance of the array of financial, ESG and sustainability concerns in corporate financial management and in portfolio management.
- Combine analytical and digital skills to inform decisions and carry out independent research.
- Tackle problems and address issues, through independent critical thinking and the ability to perform under pressure, work in teams and adapt to changes.
Course models
Approved in the Programme Committee
Tuesday, September 19, 2023