Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc

<strong>1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for Finance (Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)</strong><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/>Environmental, social and governance issues are now a major factor in investment. This creates rapid growth in accounting and finance careers with a specific focus on sustainability.<br/><br/>This MSc is designed in line with recommendations by major professional bodies, including Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI). On this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- expand your skills in environmental accounting, corporate governance, and climate and green finance<br/><br/><br/>- explore the role of accounting and finance in the growing integration of sustainability and accountability practices<br/><br/><br/>- develop valuable skills, including breaking down complex problems, decision-making under uncertainty, intercultural communication and awareness of the business context.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll be taught by world-class researchers and enthusiastic teachers in the University of Sussex Business School. Our research strengths are:<br/><br/><br/>- corporate reporting and sustainability, governance and social responsibility<br/><br/><br/>- climate finance<br/><br/><br/>- energy policy.<br/><br/><br/>Benefitting from the expertise at our SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore policies on sustainability development in the corporate world.<br/><br/>We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.<br/><br/><strong>Guaranteed internship</strong><br/>Give your career a head start and gain real-world experience with our Guaranteed Internship Scheme.<br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/><br/>You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. <br/><br/><strong>About the University of Sussex Business School</strong><br/><br/>Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.<br/><br/>Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.