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Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc

Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Accounting

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 financeexplore the role of accounting and finance in the growing integration of sustainability and accountability practicesdevelop 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 responsibilityclimate financeenergy policy.Benefitting from the expertise at our SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore policies on sustainability development in the corporate world.AccreditationYou’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.

Modules

The module aims to develop your understanding of contemporary issues related to accountability and ethics in public and private sector organisations. Accountability and ethics issues are discussed from a political-economy context to provide insights into the interests of corporations and governments. The challenges involved in the pursuit of the often-conflicting objectives of shareholder wealth maximization and the interests of other stakeholders (e.g. governments, taxpayers, NGOs, banks) in society are critically examined.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,975

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,250

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject which has a basic coverage of accounting and finance. Candidates with degrees in economics, business or management will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.