This online, part‑time programme is aimed at current and aspiring leaders who want to use finance to tackle major societal challenges. It builds expertise at the crossroads of finance, sustainability and economic development by combining core finance and leadership content with a range of elective courses from the school’s e‑Campus. The course culminates in a Master’s thesis that lets you apply your learning to practical, real‑world problems.
You can tailor the degree by choosing one of two specialised tracks: Green Finance (focused on finance’s role in the low‑carbon transition) or Development Finance (focused on growth agendas and inclusive finance). Throughout the programme you’ll work with faculty and thesis supervisors for guidance, participate in group projects, and benefit from optional on‑campus modules and online sustainability sessions that foster networking and support career development.
The programme is delivered in a flexible, self‑study format so you can balance studies with work and personal commitments. It is structured around a few fixed deadlines (live sessions, submission dates and final exams) but otherwise allows you to progress at your own pace. Typical learning resources include video lectures, lecture scripts, online tests, case studies, further readings and discussion forums, and you will learn alongside an international cohort and global lecturers, gaining exposure to academic research, market practice and policy perspectives.
Key facts and study requirements
This Master’s program offers two specialised tracks—Development Finance and Green Finance—each organised across four semesters. Both tracks combine core courses in leadership, accounting, strategy and risk with track-specific modules (Development Finance or Economics of Climate Change), a series of electives, a dedicated Leadership & Change Management course that can be taken online or on campus in semester 3, and a research-based Master’s thesis in the final term.
The structure is deliberately modular: semesters 1–2 focus on foundational theory and professional tools, semester 3 deepens leadership and elective choices, and semester 4 is reserved for your thesis. Electives in each track allow you to tailor your studies to career goals in development, climate finance, corporate governance, or innovation-driven roles.
Graduates will leave with practical and analytical competencies needed for leadership roles in sustainable finance—such as applying development- or climate-focused economic frameworks, evaluating financial risks and governance, and steering organisational change towards sustainability goals.
Development Finance track
Green Finance track
This master’s program requires a combination of university-level academic preparation and practical professional experience. Applicants should be prepared to submit official degree documents and academic records, and to demonstrate meaningful work experience gained after completing their undergraduate studies. An interview is also part of the selection process to assess fit and motivation.
The professional experience must be directly after your bachelor’s (i.e., post-undergraduate) and relevant to the programme’s focus on sustainable finance and leadership. Experience is verified via an employer recommendation letter that confirms your role and responsibilities. The interview gives the admissions team a chance to evaluate your background, career goals, and potential contribution to the cohort.
Admission requirements
Winter Semester (International)
31 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 July 2026
Graduates can pursue roles that bridge finance, sustainability and policy — for example in sustainable banking, green investment, impact and development finance, consulting, regulatory bodies, and international organisations. The programme equips students with technical finance skills, risk and governance knowledge, and leadership capabilities to design and implement finance solutions for decarbonisation and inclusive economic development.
Electives and the applied master’s thesis also make the degree suitable for professionals seeking to shift into specialist roles (e.g. green finance analyst, climate risk manager, development finance officer) or to strengthen their leadership profile within financial institutions, NGOs or public policy organisations.
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