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University of Sussex: Sustainable Finance and Accounting
Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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Department | Business and Management |
Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01273 876787 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
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 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.
Benefiting 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.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. 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. |
Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
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 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.
**Accreditation**
The University of Sussex Business School is accredited by EQUIS, the most comprehensive institutional accreditation system for business and management schools. Accreditation ensures a rigorous quality control, benchmarking against international standards and is acknowledged worldwide.
The vision of our Business School is to drive innovation for social progress, supported by distinctive strengths in the areas of sustainability and climate change. PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) accreditation has also been achieved by the School.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. 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. |
Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for seven consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023.
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