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What Can I Do With a Master’s in Sustainable Finance?
26
K
Financial and Investment Analysts jobs in the U.S., 2023*
Financial and Investment Analysts jobs in the U.S., 2023*
$ 101
K
Financial and Investment Analysts pay, 2024*
Financial and Investment Analysts pay, 2024*
+ 9
%
Estimated U.S. job growth for Financial and Investment Analysts through 2033*
Estimated U.S. job growth for Financial and Investment Analysts through 2033*
*Source: O*Net/U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
In the MPS in Sustainable Finance Program You’ll Learn To:
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for sustainable finance to evaluate corporate performance
- Assess and apply ESG standards and disclosure regimes to quantify impact, risk, and return
- Design responsible investment business models, strategies, and products/services
- Evaluate investment opportunities using ESG and financial KPIs
- Interpret emerging trends and policy landscapes to inform resilient financial strategies
- Communicate and report on sustainable finance concepts to investors, regulators, shareholders, and stakeholders
What You Will Study
Sustainable Finance Course Examples
Making the Invisible Visible: The ESG Proposition
Explore the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework as a tool for shaping sustainable business practices and investment decisions. Students will be introduced to the three dimensions of ESG, learn reporting strategies on each dimension, and support business and investment practices. Students will analyze sample ESG propositions and develop a proposition for a specific business or organization.
Accounting and Finance for Sustainable Solutions
Students will learn how to integrate sustainability into financial and managerial accounting, evaluate accounting frameworks, and develop strategies for long-term value creation. Students will understand the importance of evaluating the economic implications of social and environmental factors on capital markets and corporate decision making.
The Low Carbon Economy
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the ongoing transition to a low carbon economy. The course examines the dynamics furthering and hindering this inevitable transformation. These dynamics include governmental policy and regulation, NGO pressure, investor interest, customer expectations, employee preferences, and competitor influence. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical projects, students will gain the skills to succeed in a climate informed business environment and provide foundational skills for their professional role.
FAQ
Learn More About Degrees and Careers in Sustainable Finance
Sustainable finance is an approach to financial products, services, sustainable investing, and other investment strategies that fully integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations. It aligns capital with sustainability goals by addressing issues such as climate risk, biodiversity loss, social equity, and ethical governance. This approach includes tools like climate finance, green bonds, sustainability linked loans, and impact investing, all designed to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes alongside financial returns. Design and implement creative financial solutions for your community, the environment, your country or globally.
The Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Sustainable Finance is a graduate-level degree that combines advanced financial training with applied knowledge in environmental, social, and governance practices. This program equips professionals to design responsible investment products, evaluate ESG performance, and lead organizational change toward sustainable business models. The MPS structure emphasizes practical, real-world application through case studies and a capstone project.
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Thanks to our promise to keep tuition flat through 2030, you won’t be burdened with unexpected increases or fees.
Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
The timeframe for completion is up to you! Enroll in 6 credits per term and complete the program within just one year. Alternatively, opt for part-time study by taking one course at a time. Whichever path you choose, we’re here to support your educational journey every step of the way. Contact your concierge or advisor to create your personalized plan.
Professional Masters Core: 15 credits
- PROF 505 Strategic Management of Innovation
- PROF 510 Communication for Environmental Professionals
- PROF 515 Ethical Practice and Policy
- PROF 590 Capstone I
- PROF 690 Capstone II
Major Program Core: 15 credits
- SUST 525 Making the Invisible Visible: The ESG Proposition
- SBUS 505 Accounting and Finance for Sustainable Solutions
- SBUS 530 The Low Carbon Economy
- FINC 5XX Sustainable Finance: Concepts, Myths, and Methodologies
- FINC 5XX Designing Sustainable Finance Products and Services
The Master of Professional Science (MPS) is a graduate degree designed to combine scientific knowledge with practical skills relevant to the workforce. Unlike traditional science degrees, the MPS emphasizes hands-on experience and professional development, preparing students for careers that require both expertise in science and the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. MPS programs focus on a range of skills that are directly applicable to the workplace:
- Project Management: Students learn to plan, execute, and manage projects, often in scientific or environmental settings.
- Communication: Emphasis is placed on effectively communicating complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public.
- Policy Analysis: Students gain the ability to understand and analyze policies related to their field, making them valuable assets in governmental and organizational decision-making processes.
- Technical Proficiency: Students develop a range of specialized skills and techniques relevant to their discipline, such as animal training, conservation advocacy, environmental monitoring, or other tools essential to their field.
The MS degree is a traditional graduate program focused on deepening scientific understanding through research and academic study.
Master’s in Sustainable Finance Academic Information
Degree Requirements and Courses Needed
The sustainable finance degree requires 30 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.
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