Private Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG
Alcobendas, Spain
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
28 Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
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 organizations 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.
What makes this Master's Degree in Circular Economy, Sustainability, and ESG different?
- Advanced, specialist, multidisciplinary education: You will gain specialist knowledge in an area currently experiencing a boom both in Spain and internationally, which is having an increasing impact on both companies and investment decisions
- Curriculum: Updated based on the needs of the market. You will receive practical, project-based training, with the final master's project being a key element
- Professors: Comprised of active professionals who will convey the real needs of the industry
- Compatible timetable: You will be able to combine this course with your day job, with classes taught in the afternoons from Monday to Thursday
- International Master's Degree: The "ESG revolution" is, by its very nature, international, as it is a direct consequence of globalization and internationalization
- Applicable in any EU country: The legislation in this field is mainly European, so the knowledge acquired in this area applies to all EU countries.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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.
Curriculum
I have obtained a private Master's Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy, and ESG, completing a specialized program that included 60 ECTS credits, emphasizing my knowledge and commitment to sustainable practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
- Module I: ESG: Introduction and International Context
- Module II: Environmental issues and climate change
- Module III: Environmental impacts of companies
- Module IV: Green finance
- Module V: Sustainable production and circular economy
- Module VI: Social impacts of companies
- Module VII: Corporate governance and transparency
- Module VIII: Marketing for Sustainable Organisations
- Module IX: Strategic Sustainability Management
- Module X: Master's dissertation
Program Outcome
Goals
- Receive training in an area that is becoming increasingly relevant in business management and administration
- Acquire the knowledge needed to understand the challenges and opportunities that the climate crisis poses for businesses
- Prepare yourself to help your company meet the new standards on transparency about environmental, social, and governance
- Learn about the most relevant aspects of the next financial revolution: sustainable finance
- Gain a deep understanding of the strategic importance of ESG factors in companies.
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.
Labor 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 Labor Market’ estimates that by 2030, the annual growth of employment related to a 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 should 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.