Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc Postgraduate Program By University of Sussex Business School |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

25,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Sep, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 have the opportunity to explore policies on sustainability development in the corporate world.

We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 have the opportunity to explore policies on sustainability development in the corporate world.

We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.

Admission requirements

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  • 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.
01 Sep 2024
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,250 GBP
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International Students

25,000 GBP
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Learn about global social responsibility and sustainability values throughout your course. Tailor your degree to suit your career ambitions while benefiting from industry accreditations, links with businesses, work placement opportunities, our academic success advice service and career support.

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At our webinars, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • learn more about our Masters courses, and how they equip you for work

  • engage with faculty and experience a mini taster lecture 

  • meet a current student and hear about their experience at Sussex

  • ask any questions about teaching and learning on your course of interest.

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