Máster en Sostenibilidad

Program Overview

It equips students with the knowledge and skills to help companies meet new transparency criteria in environmental, social, and governance matters and delve into the most relevant aspects of sustainable finance. The program is highly in demand, as the Sustainability Manager position has gained significant momentum in recent years.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to help their companies meet new transparency criteria in environmental, social, and governance matters.
• To delve into the most relevant aspects of the upcoming financial revolution: sustainable finance.
• Introduction to the ESG system
• The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
• EU policies on ESG
• The European Green Deal
• Sustainability reporting directives
• The European sustainability taxonomy
• Module II - Environmental Problems and Climate Change - 6 ECTS
• Introduction to environmental sciences
• Climate change: causes and effects
• Loss of biodiversity
• Pollution and waste
• Other environmental problems
• Responsible investment in agriculture and energy
• Module III - Environmental Impacts of the Company - 6 ECTS
• Introduction to environmental economics
• Economic instruments for environmental protection
• Business and the environment: double materiality
• Life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Carbon dioxide emissions trading markets
• Environmental innovation
• Module IV - Green Finance - 6 ECTS
• Risk management in financial companies
• Environmental risk and financial risk (credit, market, operational)
• Sustainable investment
• Sustainable financial products
• Macro-regulation and institutional investments
• Compliance
• Module V - Sustainable Production and Circular Economy - 6 ECTS
• Introduction to the circular economy
• Circular economy II - legal framework, trends & innovation
• Supply chain management
• Efficient logistics
• Digitalization of the supply chain
• Sustainable labeling
• Module VI - Social Impacts of the Company - 6 ECTS
• Business and society: double materiality
• Social impact of the company in the global environment
• Sustainable human resource management
• Social indicators
• Stakeholder management
• Social entrepreneurship and new business models
• Module VII - Corporate Governance and Transparency - 6 ECTS
• Legal framework of corporate governance
• Management of NPOs
• Risks and opportunities in governance
• Governance indicators
• Transparency in ESG information: disclosure obligations
• ESRS, ISSB & GRI standards
• Module VIII - Marketing for Sustainable Organizations - 6 ECTS
• Marketing strategy for sustainable organizations
• Market analysis and segmentation
• Entry and growth strategies
• Responsible communication
• International sustainability & ESG rankings
• Omni-channel reputation management
• Module IX - Strategic Sustainability Management - 6 ECTS
• Sustainability and business strategy
• Strategy in uncertain environments
• Systemic thinking for sustainability
• Certifications and accreditations... ISO26000, EITI, B-Corp
• Sustainable leadership and change management
• Transition models
• Module X - Master's Thesis - 6 ECTS

Careers:

• Sustainability/ESG Consultant
• Sustainability Analyst
• Sustainability Auditor
• Climate Change Consultant
• Sustainability and Supply Chain Technician
• Sustainable Finance Analyst/Consultant
• Circular Economy and Sustainability Expert
• CSR Manager in Companies and Organizations

Other:

• The program is taught in Spanish and English.
• The program is offered in Alcobendas, Madrid.
• The program is 60 ECTS and lasts 9 months.
• The program is a "propio" title, meaning it is not an official degree but is recognized by the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
• The program is offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication.
• The program is updated based on market needs and includes practical, project-based learning.
• The program's faculty is composed of active experts and professionals who bring real-world industry experience.
• The program is highly in demand, as the Sustainability Manager profile is one of the positions that has gained the most momentum in the last five years, according to the Linkedin 2024 Emerging Jobs Report.
• The program is international in scope, as the ESG revolution is a direct consequence of globalization and internationalization.
• The program's knowledge is applicable in any EU country, as the legislation in this area is primarily European.
• The circular economy is expected to generate 24 million jobs worldwide by 2030, according to the International Labour Organization.
• The circular economy currently employs over half a million people in Spain, representing 2.5% of total employment.
This figure is expected to double in the next 10 years.
• The average annual salary for graduates in this field is $60,000, according to recent reports.