| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc in Sustainable Finance at Coventry University equips students with the skills and knowledge to address financial issues related to environmental and societal sustainability. The program offers two pathways: Socially Responsible Investment and Carbon Reporting, and Islamic Portfolio Management and Islamic Sustainable Finance. Graduates can pursue careers in commercial firms, governments, international organizations, and non-profits, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Program Outline
Outline:
This MSc in Sustainable Finance provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to resolve financial problems in ways that mitigate harm to the environment and society. It aims to enhance careers by helping graduates develop the analytical and quantitative tools to address financial issues related to Sustainable Finance. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing on the fields of:
- Environmental economics
- Governance
- Finance and risk management
- Law and regulation
- Carbon accounting The program focuses on equipping graduates with the skills to understand and help resolve the challenges facing national and global economies in meeting sustainable development goals. The course offers two distinct pathways, allowing students to specialize in:
- Pathway A: Socially Responsible Investment and Carbon Reporting
- Pathway B: Islamic Portfolio Management and Islamic Sustainable Finance Students also have the option to complete a dissertation in Sustainable Finance under the supervision of established academic researchers at The Institute of Responsible Business Economics and Society.
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary by module but may include:
- Formal examinations
- Phase tests
- Essays
- Group work
- Presentations
- Reports
- Projects
- Coursework
- Individual assignments
Teaching:
Teaching methods may include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Online classes and tutorials The program also incorporates blended learning, combining online content with in-class discussions.
Careers:
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Commercial firms
- National governments
- Local authorities
- International organizations
- Non-profit organizations The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in Sustainable Finance.
Other:
- The program can be taken part-time or full-time to suit the student's employment situation.
- The course aims to align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- UK, Ireland , Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £15,400
- £20,050 per year without EU support bursary
- International: £20,050
- Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
- The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
- Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
- Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).
