Sustainable Finance with Fintech Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Overview

Throughout this master's Sustainable Finance with Fintech programme at at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, you’ll gain relevant skills and knowledge to be highly employable for careers in sustainable finance, including investment management, banking, consultancy, and policymaking. You’ll develop a range of cognitive skills to allow you to analyse complex financial information, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. You’ll also acquire practical skills for implementing sustainable finance strategies including risk management, impact measurement, and sustainable investment practices.

This programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to address the financial industry's complex challenges. You’ll learn from leading academics and practitioners in the field, gaining a deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations in sustainable finance and fintech.

Learning outcomes:

Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers four key areas:

• Corporate governance and sustainability;
• Financial technology innovations and their applications in the modern financial world;
• Sustainable finance and its role in shaping environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria;

and a thorough understanding of emerging financial markets which includes

• risk management, particularly in the context of climate change, and
• the analysis and management of portfolios that prioritize sustainable and ethical investments.