Sustainability & Corporate Governance MSc

The Masters in Sustainability & Corporate Governance positions you at the forefront of tackling today’s most urgent sustainability and governance challenges. Blending traditional corporate governance with a focus on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), this programme equips you with the skills to lead in a transforming business world. With a focus on employability, real-world case studies, and industry expert engagement, you will be ready to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the corporate world.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/>- You will gain a strong understanding of corporate governance, combined with important sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, to help you succeed in the changing business world.<br/><br/><br/>- This programme will help you become a responsible decision-maker with a global perspective on governance and sustainability, so you are ready to face and solve real-world challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop both strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling you to drive meaningful change through sustainable practices.<br/><br/><br/>- This programme offers a unique interdisciplinary blend of accounting, finance, and business management, preparing you to excel in a variety of roles across industries such as accounting, finance, consulting, business, non-profit organisations, and the public sector.<br/><br/><br/>- A standout experience of this programme is the case challenge, where you will collaborate with industry professionals to solve a real business problem. This will allow you to gain practical insights and develop industry connections.<br/><br/><br/>- Our personalised skills development programme ensures you balance academic knowledge with the employability skills needed to reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.<br/><br/><br/>- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. <br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>You will take four core and two optional courses, and write a dissertation on an related theme.<br/><br/>**Core courses**<br/>Contemporary Issues in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting<br/>Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Corporate Reporting<br/>International Corporate Governance & Accountability<br/>Social and Environmental Accounting<br/>Dissertation and Research Methods<br/><br/>**Optional courses**<br/>Accounting & Business Ethics<br/>Audit, Risk and Control<br/>Climate Finance and ESG Investment<br/>Governing Risk and Uncertainty