Overview
As part of the master's programme in International Business, the International Business - Sustainable Finance from Maastricht University combines finance with the principles of sustainability: environment, society and governance.
Following the 2008 financial crisis and on-going criticism of banks and corporations, there is great demand for finance professionals who can implement sustainability principles in a company while maintaining profitability. Bridging the gap between traditional capitalism and a new context of shared economic and social value, sustainable finance is quickly becoming a core part of the mission of financial institutions and companies.
Your future
Now that sustainability has become indispensable to financial institutions, corporations and regulators, there is an urgent need for experts in both finance and sustainability. As part of the new generation of finance practitioners, your career potential will be excellent.
You’ll be qualified to work in all the same companies as finance graduates, but with a competitive edge thanks to your advanced knowledge of sustainability issues and implementation. SBE has an excellent network of financial institutions and organisations and can give you a leg up into a sustainable finance job.
You will be qualified for many positions, including the following:
- business consultant
- financial analyst
- financial manager
- investment portfolio manager
- risk manager
- sustainability expert
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sustainable Finance, Management, and Strategy
- Institutional Investors
- Financial Research Methods
- Sustainable and Responsible Investments
- Real Estate Finance
- Writing a Master's Thesis Proposal: IB-Finance
- Master's Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Sustainable Development International Business View 43 other Masters in Sustainable Development in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You have obtained or will obtain an international bachelor's degree.
- However, applicants from AACSB or EQUIS accredited bachelor's programmes need to fulfil different admission requirements than students with another international bachelor's degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
15800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15800 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Maastricht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.