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Sustainable Accounting and Finance MSc

This MSc in Sustainable Accounting and Finance emphasises important aspects of Accounting and Finance that relate to Climate Change: Accounting, because of its role in measuring and reporting firms’ financial performance and policies; and, Finance, through its ability to evaluate and price firms’ performance in financial markets. The course aims to prepare you so that you can actively participate in decision-making to resolve some of the pressing problems of Climate Change.

The aims and objectives of the course are in line with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (2015) and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) – the latter being a platform whose mission is to transform management education by developing responsible decision-makers who promote sustainable development. Furthermore, the Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls on policy makers to achieve deep emission reductions to secure a sustainable future. The aims and objectives of the course are in line with these pressing developments, since it will enable you to understand how sustainability is measured and reported by firms, as well as how sustainability is valued in financial markets.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

There is a growing demand for knowledge and training in sustainability, particularly in Accounting and Finance. The growing demand reflects concerns about Climate Change and how firms and business should respond to its challenges. According to a report by Deloitte, a Big Four accountancy firm, Sustainable Finance is quickly becoming mainstream. However, for Sustainable Finance to achieve its goals, it must be supported by accounting and financial reporting.

Since the global financial crisis, governments and international institutions such as the United Nations have emphasised the importance of sustainable decision-making and the need to monitor economic activities. Climate Change, natural resource depletion and the recent pandemic have introduced additional challenges. These developments emphasise the need to prioritise training in Sustainable Accounting and Finance. The course is designed with these considerations in mind, by providing you with the skills and tools to influence corporate decisions that mitigate problems posed by Climate Change.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology subject; Mathematics or Statistics discipline Other subjects with relevant work experience will be assessed on an individual basis

A minimum score of 55%-65%. Offers within the grade range are determined by the higher education institution attended.

English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)
TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all)

Upcoming Events

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Brunel University London

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom