DRIVE THE SUSTAINABLE FINANCE REVOLUTION!
The One-Year MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development (60 ECTS) is a selective post-graduate programme focused on preparing students for employment in the financial sector, international organisations, NGOs and think tanks.
The programme combines training in the advanced empirical and analytical tools that are required for employment in the rapidly developing and high-demand field of ESG and impact investing. Most of the core courses of the programme are taught by the faculty of the International Economics Department and of the interdisciplinary programmes, and provide students with the necessary analytical skills and the transdisciplinary background they will need in order to apply the tools of sustainable finance to the world of socially responsible investments aimed at financing the SDG goals. Our practitioners course on sustainable finance offers a unique exposure to sustainable finance firms from the financial sector, accounting, consultancy as well as multinational organisations.
This applied approach – teamed with our close connection to one of the globally dominant sustainable investment hub that benefits from the presence of many sustainable finance players and international organisations based in Geneva, and to our close links to international financial organisations such as the World Bank and the IFC – opens up many career opportunities in banking, wealth management and impact investing, both in the financial sector and with multinational organisations.
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Acquire analytical skills, critical thinking and practical experience
Identify the main challenges of sustainable finance and how to overcome them
Design and build innovative sustainable financial instruments aligned to the latest regulatory frameworks
Be able to quantify the impact of your portfolios
Benefit from a capstone project and an optional internship
Study in Geneva, in a unique location, at the heart of international affairs and financial expertise
Learn from world- renowned faculty and leading practitioners in the field of sustainable finance
Tailor your studies according to your particular interests with interdisciplinary electives in sociology, political science, international law and history
Build your professional network
Benefit from an exceptional student–faculty ratio
Learn French
Join the Geneva Graduate Institute’s network of 22’000 alumni, and be part of a diverse community of 110 nationalities from all 5 continents
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In today's fast-paced world, sustainability is more important than ever. Based in International Geneva, a center of finance and sustainability, the one-year Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Sustainable Finance and Development (60 ECTS) prepares you to address urgent sustainability challenges by providing expertise and vision.
Led by esteemed faculty and supported by a strong community, our program offers a rigorous curriculum that explores the intersection of finance, sustainability, and development. We equip students with analytical tools, critical thinking skills, and practical hands-on experiences to drive meaningful change. As you explore this program, you'll find a range of opportunities, from immersive field trips to a capstone project focused on addressing pressing sustainability issues.
Compulsory Courses (credited)
Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing
Finance, Development and Inclusion
Empirical Methods for Evidence-Based Policy Research
Corporate Finance
Principles of Finance
Foundations in Microeconomics
Foundations in Macroeconomics
Social Finance for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Finance In Practice
Captsone Project
Non-Financial Reporting
Python Workshop (non-credited)
Public Speaking Workshop (non-credited)
Elective Courses (credited)
International Finance
Sustainable Trade and Supply Chains
Economics of Energy Transition: Impacts and Regulations
Climate Change Economics
Finance, Culture and Society
Environmental Economics & Sustainability
Food, Society and Sustainability
History and Development
The Anthropology of Climate Change
Climate Change, Clean Energy and Negative Carbon Options
Climate Change Politics and Governance
Towards Sustainable Democracy, Development and Peace in Africa
Economic Development of Resource-Rich Countries
Political Economy and Geopolitics of International Energy
Education and Development
Economics of Development
Environmental Justice
Additional
Internship (optional)
Math Bootcamp (optional)
French courses (optional)
Throughout your journey, you'll receive support from a community of dedicated scholars, practitioners, and fellow learners who share your commitment to making a positive impact.
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Core Courses Faculty
Anna-Riikka Kauppinen, Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Sociology & Pictet Chair in Finance and Development; Faculty Affiliate, Centre for Finance and Development and Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy
Beatrice Weder di Mauro, Full Professor, International Economics; Faculty Associate, Centre for Finance and Development
Dawid Bastiat-Jarosz, Lecturer (Ph.D.), Member of the European Platform on Sustainable Finance, European Commission; Research Fellow, Centre for Finance and Development, Co-Director, MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development
Frédéric Robert-Nicoud, Full Professor, Institute of Economics and Econometrics, University of Geneva
Imelda, Assistant Professor, International Economics & Andre Hoffmann Assistant Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics
Kristen McNeill, Assistant Professor in Anthropology and Sociology & Pictet Chair in Finance and Development; Faculty Affiliate, Centre for Finance and Development and Gender Centre
Lilach Zacharia-Trabelsi, Lecturer (Ph.D.), Institute of Management, University of Geneva
Nathan Sussman, Full Professor, International Economics & Pictet Chair in Finance and Development; Co-Director, MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development; Director, Centre for Finance and Development
Ugo Panizza, Full Professor, International Economics & Pictet Chair in Finance and Development; Director, International Centre for Monetary and Banking Studies; Deputy Director, Centre for Finance and Development; Faculty Associate, Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy
Who should apply: Graduates and Professionals holding a bachelor degree. No professional experience is required. Background in economics and finance is preferred
Admission requirement: GRE or GMAT results accepted until 1 March 2024. (Please send us your GRE or GMAT results by email)
Format: Full-time programme, in-person only
Duration: 12 months - including capstone and field trip
Dates (compulsory courses): From 18 September 2024 to 15 September 2025
Dates (optional Summer courses): Math Bootcamp (from 19 August 2024 to 13 September 2024). French Intensive Summer Course (from 26 August 2024 to 13 September 2024)
Fee: CHF 35’000
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Application deadlines for 2024-2025
Application deadline: 1 March 2024
Decision notification: 15 March 2024
Confirmation deadline: 16 April 2024
Late application for 2024-2025: please contact sustainable.finance@graduateinstitute.ch
Applications for 2025-2026 open in October 2024
Application fee: CHF 100
General contact (including for late application): sustainable.finance@graduateinstitute.ch
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A Warm Welcome to the students starting the MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development in September 2024! Find out more about the 2024-2025 programme on the MAS Admitted Students Portal
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