Sustainable Finance University College Dublin

Overview

It is estimated that achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 will require investments of $5-7 trillion annually across both the public and private sector. The estimated $2.5 trillion investment gap every year in the developing world is a significant challenge but also an opportunity for policy makers, investors and businesses alike.

In this respect, the course will advance your understanding of finance theory and the application of sustainability factors (with a focus on environmental issues) to financial markets. The course also features a strong low carbon energy component and aims to equip students with creative and analytical approaches to problem-solving in the sustainable finance context as well as enhance the students’ interpersonal and leadership skills. Additionally, our programme prepares our students with skills necessary in today’s world, such as coding and building green portfolios.

Career Opportunities

The Sustainable Finance programme from University College Dublin from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is highly regarded within the energy and renewables industry. Their graduates go on to occupy positions in both the public and private sectors.

92% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors.

Potential careers for their graduates include:

• ESG Analyst

• Project Financing

• Energy Trading

• Business Development

• Commodity Broker/Trader

• Planning Officer

• Research Analyst

• Industrial Engineer

• Consultant

• Policy Research