Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

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Frankfurt School's Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance – online

The Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance online programme is designed for current and future leaders who are passionate about the role finance can play in addressing the key societal challenges of our time.

The programme is designed to develop skills and expertise at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and economic development. It combines a foundation in core areas of finance and leadership with a range of electives from our e-Campus certification courses. The Master's thesis serves as the culmination of the programme, providing an opportunity to contribute valuable insights to real-world business problems. Participants can choose between the Green Finance Track, which focuses on the low-carbon transition in finance, or the Development Finance Track, which engages with growth agendas and inclusive finance.

Throughout your studies, you will engage with our faculty and thesis supervisors who will offer guidance and support. The programme incorporates group work, an optional on-campus module, and online sustainability sessions that foster networking opportunities and aid in shaping your career path.

Highlights

• 18 – 24 months / part-time / independent study
• Self-paced: Flexibility to study at your convenience
• Customise your degree with two tracks and a choice of several electives.
• International: Benefit from a highly diverse class and lecturers who are active all around the world.
• Gain insights at the forefront of academic research, market practice and policy.
• Networking: Take advantage of numerous opportunities to interact with your fellow students and lecturers.

Customise your Curriculum

Upon completion of the programme, you will be awarded the degree of Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership in Sustainable Finance. You can choose to specialise in either

• Development Finance or
• Green Finance

Each concentration will draw on a selection of electives from Frankfurt School's e-Campus portfolio.

Learning Approach

Self-Study Training Approach

The programme is flexible but structured. The self-study concept allows you to integrate your studies into your professional and personal schedule, allowing for a comfortable distribution of the workload during the week or at the weekends. Keep in mind a few key deadlines, including live sessions, submission deadlines, and final exam dates.

Workload

The average workload varies depending on factors such as your prior experience in different courses and subjects as well as your learning style. As a very rough estimate, you should expect to dedicate approximately 15-20 hours of study time per week over the 24-month duration of the programme.

Training Material

• Video Lectures 
• Scripts
• Online Tests
• Case Studies
• Further Readings
• Discussion Forum

• Programme start: 1 September
• Duration: 18 – 24 months 
• Mode of study: Part time / independent study / online

31 July

Fees for the complete programme: 21,500 EUR
Payment in instalments is possible.

Deadline for early-bird discount: 31 May

Development Finance Track

Semester 1:

• Development Finance & Growth
• Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability
• Elective 1

Semester 2:

• Strategy & Innovation
• Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Elective 2

Semester 3: 

• Leadership & Change Management (online or on-campus)
• Elective 3

Semester 4: Master's thesis

Green Finance Track

Semester 1:

• Economics of Climate Change
• Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability
• Elective 1

Semester 2:

• Strategy & Innovation
• Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Elective 2

Semester 3:

• Leadership & Change Management (online or on-campus)
• Elective 3

Semester 4: Master's thesis

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5,375 EUR

Fees for the complete programme: 21,500 EUR
Payment in instalments is possible.

Deadline for early-bird discount: 31 May

Included in tuition fees

• Undergraduate academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a university (including diploma and transcript of records)
• At least two years of post-undergraduate, relevant work experience (proven via a recommendation letter from your former or current employer)
• Interview

Proven excellent written and spoken English

• Reliable Internet connection
• Camera and microphone

31 July

The Frankfurt School Scholarship Programme aims to support highly talented candidates who have the potential to make an impact.

Selection criteria include

• academic achievements (grades from undergraduate degree)
• performance during the Frankfurt School selection procedure
• candidate's personal achievements (professional and international experience, extracurricular activities, social commitment and intercultural skills)
• motivation
• financial needs
• potential impact

Scholarships will cover a maximum of 30% of your tuition fees.

The Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance online programme is a part-time programme, which allows students to study while working.