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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.
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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.
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Admission Requirements
2.7+
80+
169+
59+
6+
Degree requirements: You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements: 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.
01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep
Domestic
14,975 GBP
International
26,250 GBP
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Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
26,250 GBPTuition Fee/year
01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline
Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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:
You’ll be taught by world-class researchers and enthusiastic teachers in the University of Sussex Business School. Our research strengths are:
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.
We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.
Accreditation
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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:
You’ll be taught by world-class researchers and enthusiastic teachers in the University of Sussex Business School. Our research strengths are:
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.
We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.
Accreditation
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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