Overview

The MSc in Sustainable Finance at University College Dublin is suitable for graduates from business, finance and economics, as well as environmental science, physics, engineering and mathematics, who are keen to pursue a career in the sustainable business and finance industry.

The programme develops creative and analytical approaches to problem-solving, alongside interpersonal and leadership skills.

The programme can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The part-time option enables professionals with a relevant background to combine working life with study, depending on their employment commitments. This is not a dedicated part-time programme, and part-time students attend lectures and tutorials and complete group assignments alongside the full-time cohort, primarily during working hours.

Modules in the autumn trimester are delivered intensively over two six-week periods, requiring additional attendance at lectures and tutorials. Employer support is therefore essential for part-time students.

CFA Certificate in ESG Investing

UCD Smurfit School has been accepted into the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing Recognition Programme for the MSc in Sustainable Finance. The recognition confirms that the programme recognises essential topics from the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing and acknowledges ESG in finance as a global priority.

GARP Academic Partner

The MSc in Sustainable Finance is partnered with the GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate. The certificate programme provides a framework for navigating the complexities of climate-driven risk, sustainability and relevant regulatory policies.

Career Opportunities

The MSc in Sustainable Finance, formerly called the MSc in Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, is highly esteemed across the sustainable development, energy and renewables sectors. Graduates go on to positions in both the public and private sectors.

Potential careers for graduates include:

ESG Analyst
Project Financing
Energy Trading
Business Development
Commodity Broker/Trader
Planning Officer
Research Analyst
Industrial Engineer
Consultant
Policy Research

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Programme Structure

Course modules include:

Financial Econometrics
Financial Theory
Financial Analysis
Capital Markets and Instruments
Quantitative Methods for Finance
Applied Derivative Securities
Energy Economics and Policy
Portfolio and Risk Management
Renewable Energy Finance
Sustainable Finance
Ethics in Financial Services
Green Data Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses. Visa-required students are recommended to submit their applications before July 1st.

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Finance Sustainable Development View 32 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should have demonstrated strong academic ability (a 1.1 or 2.1) in a number of quantitative modules in their degree, such as Mathematics, Statistics, or Econometrics.

Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

An honours bachelors degree with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent) in:

Business/Commerce including quantitative subjects such as Economics, Finance or Accounting, or

A Finance-related-area, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Law.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Dublin

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1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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CFA Certificate in ESG Investing

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Programme Structure

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Tuition Fees

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