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- Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Sussex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Environmental, social and governance issues are now a major factor in investment. This creates rapid growth in accounting and finance careers with a specific focus on sustainability.
This MSc is designed in line with recommendations by major professional bodies, including Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI). On this course, you’ll:
- expand your skills in environmental accounting, corporate governance, and climate and green finance
- explore the role of accounting and finance in the growing integration of sustainability and accountability practices
- develop valuable skills, including breaking down complex problems, decision-making under uncertainty, intercultural communication, and awareness of the business context.
You’ll be taught by world-class researchers and enthusiastic teachers in the University of Sussex Business School. Our research strengths are:
- corporate reporting and sustainability, governance, and social responsibility
- climate finance
- energy policy.
Benefitting from the expertise at our SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, you’ll also can explore policies on sustainability development in the corporate world.
Careers
The course looks at the global nature of sustainability in the context of accounting and finance.
You’ll understand the role of accounting and finance in meeting the key challenges surrounding sustainability development goals, climate finance, environmental reporting, and corporate governance. You’ll be prepared for rewarding and socially beneficial employment in sustainability-related accounting and finance roles.
As a graduate, you can pursue careers in a wide range of sectors. This could include roles in local and national government, NGOs, global organisations, business, and industry, such as:
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) analyst, or transparency and ESG reporting manage
- sustainability reporting manager
- sustainable debt analyst or sustainable innovation associate.
This degree can also be helpful to get into research roles in climate finance or early career roles in sustainability management.
Application deadline
01 September 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 25,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
50th
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Campus address
University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England
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