Sustainable Finance MSc

University of Birmingham

As global challenges like climate change and social inequality demand urgent financial solutions, sustainable finance has emerged as essential to our economic future. Companies and investors worldwide are recognising that long-term financial success depends on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into every decision.

Our MSc in Sustainable Finance equips you with the skills to make financial decisions that address critical global challenges. You'll be prepared to meet the rapidly growing demand across all industries for professionals who can navigate this new financial landscape. The programme combines rigorous training in finance with economics-focused modules, and explores the growing political importance of global environmental issues through interdisciplinary collaboration with the School of Government.

Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing

Blending theoretical knowledge and practical skills to critically evaluate ESG investment strategies, assess corporate sustainability performance, analyse green finance regulations, and navigate emerging challenges like greenwashing - our Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing module has been designed in consultation with students and employers, ensuring direct relevance to emerging career pathways.

Environmental Economics

Explore how economic theory meets environmental policy. From climate change and pollution impacts to regulatory design and green innovation, you'll apply cutting-edge theoretical and empirical methods to analyse complex environmental challenges. You'll master essential skills in cost-benefit analysis, causal inference, and non-market valuation that are critical for evidence-based environmental decision-making in both public policy and private sector roles.

Access our Bloomberg Training Suite

You will have access to our state-of-the-art Bloomberg training suite where a range of trading techniques can be practised. You can further sharpen your financial modelling and analytical skills by using various software and financial databases available in the Birmingham Business School, such as Bloomberg, WRDS, Compustat, CRSP, Capital IQ, BoardEx, Morningstar, BankFocus, CSMAR, Datastream, Thomson One, and FAME.

Study in one of the UK's largest financial services clusters

Based in the West Midlands - home to one of Europe's largest and fastest growing business, professional and financial services clusters - Birmingham's position as a major business hub connects you directly with global corporations and emerging opportunities.