International and Sustainable Finance

['The Master in International and Sustainable Finance is special because it combines the best of both: the needed courses for a graduate degree in international finance, and an innovative preparation for the changes towards sustainability that are emerging in the global financial sector. The curriculum integrates both mainstream finance and innovations in sustainability. The courses include economics, quantitative methods, accounting, financial reporting and analysis, as well as value creation, responsible investing, sustainable portfolio management and value-based financial services.As a result, you will:Acquire a solid foundation in key areas of finance and develop a thorough understanding of financial market theoryLearn to apply traditional financial and accounting tools supplemented with sustainability-specific methodsDevelop quantitative and analytical skills to conduct a financial analysis and formulate specific investment and financing strategiesApply fundamental financial and technical analysis tools to evaluate fixed income and equity securities as well as alternative investmentsCombine a solid understanding of finance with a holistic perspective on critical social, environmental, ethical and economic issuesGet introduced to alternative models of business and finance which take into account the long-term risks and opportunities as well as the impact on society and the environmentGain new knowledge on responsible investments, shared value, effective financial valuation, corporate governance, transparency and accountabilityGet exposed to best case practices of making sustainability profitable and responding to complex sustainability challenges at the regional and global levelLearn to make sound and informed decisions about asset allocation and portfolio management as well as conduct a performance evaluationRefine essential soft skills such as project management, effective communication, interpersonal skills and leadership', 'Acquire a solid foundation in key areas of finance and develop a thorough understanding of financial market theory', 'Learn to apply traditional financial and accounting tools supplemented with sustainability-specific methods', 'Develop quantitative and analytical skills to conduct a financial analysis and formulate specific investment and financing strategies', 'Apply fundamental financial and technical analysis tools to evaluate fixed income and equity securities as well as alternative investments', 'Combine a solid understanding of finance with a holistic perspective on critical social, environmental, ethical and economic issues', 'Get introduced to alternative models of business and finance which take into account the long-term risks and opportunities as well as the impact on society and the environment', 'Gain new knowledge on responsible investments, shared value, effective financial valuation, corporate governance, transparency and accountability', 'Get exposed to best case practices of making sustainability profitable and responding to complex sustainability challenges at the regional and global level', 'Learn to make sound and informed decisions about asset allocation and portfolio management as well as conduct a performance evaluation', 'Refine essential soft skills such as project management, effective communication, interpersonal skills and leadership']