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Master in Sustainability
The Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG is aimed at people with an interest in sustainable business management, the social and environmental impact that organisations have and how they handle environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
In its report titled ‘Jobs in Sustainability and Environment’ (Empleo en sostenibilidad y medio ambiente), Spanish job site Infoempleo reveals how job opportunities related to sustainability and environment are on the rise, and will continue to increase significantly over the next few years. The green economy provides jobs to more than half a million people in our country, representing 2.5% of total jobs. This figure is expected to double in the next ten years, providing up to 1.7 million new jobs.
ESG criteria are becoming increasingly important for investors and, as a result, for company managers and executives. These criteria focus on three factors:
- Environmental: the impact of the business’ activity on the environment and what it does to mitigate it.
- Social: the impact that the company has on its local community.
- Governance: corporate governance within the company.
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Campus-based | Alcobendas | 9 months, 60 ECTS | Faculty of Economics, Business and Communication Sciences | Escuela de Sostenibilidad |
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Study plan
Module I - ESG: Introduc.on and international context - 6 ECTS
- Introduction to ESG systematics
- The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
- The EU's ESG policies
- The European Green Pact
- Sustainability reporting directives
- The European taxonomy of sustainability
Module II - Environmental problems and climate change - 6 ECTS
- Introduction to environmental sciences
- Climate change: causes and effects
- Biodiversity loss
- Pollution and waste
- Other environmental problems
- Responsible investment in agriculture and energy
Module III - Environmental impacts of the company - 6 ECTS
- Introduction to environmental economics
- Economic instruments for environmental protection
- Business and environment: dual materiality
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Carbon dioxide emission allowance markets
- Environmental innovation
Module IV - Green Finance - 6 ECTS
- Risk management in financial companies
- Environmental risk and financial risk (credit, market, operational)
- Sustainable investment
- Sustainable financial products
- Macro-regulatory and institutional investments
- Compliance
Module V - Sustainable production and circular economy - 6 ECTS
- Introduction to the circular economy
- Circular Economy II - legal framework, trends & innovation
- Supply chain management
- Efficient logistics
- Digitisation of the supply chain
- Sustainable labelling
Module VI - Social impacts of business - 6 ECTS
- Company and society: dual materiality
- Social impact of business in the global environment
- Sustainable human resources management
- Social indicators
- Stakeholder management
- Social entrepreneurship and new business models
Module VII - Corporate Governance and Transparency - 6 ECTS
- Legal framework for corporate governance
- Management of NPOs
- Governance risks and opportunities
- Governance indicators
- Transparency in ESG reporting: disclosure obligations
- The ESRS, ISSB & GRI standards
Module VIII - Marketing for Sustainable Organisations - 6 ECTS
- Marketing strategy for sustainable organisations
- Market analysis and segmentation
- Entry and growth strategies
- Responsible communication
- The interna.onal sustainability & ESG rankings
- Omni-channel reputa.on management
Module IX - Strategic Management of Sustainability - 6 ECTS
- Sustainability and business strategy
- Strategy in uncertain environments
- Systematic thinking for sustainability
- Certifications and accreditations...ISO26000, EITI, B-Corp
- Sustainable leadership and change management
- Transition models
Module X - Master's thesis - 6 ECTS
Employability
- Labour market
The circular economy will generate 24 million jobs in 2030 globally, according to the International Labour Organization. Its report ‘Impacts of circular economy policies on the labour market’ estimates that by 2030, the annual growth of employment related to circular economy will be 0.3%, amounting to around 700,000 new jobs. - Profile in high demand
In the coming years, companies will need more professionals who are trained in this area, as EU legislation is expanding on its ESG transparency requirements, while the number of companies that have the obligation to provide ESG information is increasing. This transparency will mean that consumers will be made aware of the environmental and social impacts of companies, compelling them to include ESG factors in their strategies and day-to-day management.
Student profile for the Master’s Degree in ESG, Sustainability and Circular Economy
These graduates will be able to work in areas such as:
Entry profile
The Master's Degree is aimed at students with the following entry profile:
MBA graduates.
Economics graduates.
International business graduates.
Business analytics graduates.
Environmental science graduates.
Law graduates.
Engineers (public works, organisation, industrial and similar).
Graduates with accredited work/professional experience in the field.
Career opportunities
After completing this Master's Degree you will be ready to work as:
Sustainability/ESG consultant.
Sustainability analyst.
Sustainability/ESG auditor.
Climate change consultant.
Supply chain and sustainability technician.
Sustainable finance analyst/consultant.
Admissions
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
1
Admission exams
Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
2
Place reservation
Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
3
Enrollment
Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
