University College Dublin
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I know, let’s sign upI have an account, let me sign in firstThe Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services is designed to equip financial services professionals and aspiring leaders with the theory and practice underpinning ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership and the capability to design, develop, implement an appropriate ESG business strategy.
University College Dublin
The programme will consider ESG strategy, its aims, formulation, and successful implementation. Attention will also be given to sustainable leadership, the roles and responsibilities of such leaders and the principles and practices underpinning it. The programme will also consider the evolution of risk management to include the sustainability risk space focusing on a range of approaches to measures and manage so-called non-financial risk (such as extreme climate change-induced catastrophes, data fraud and theft, and social ills) that can pose significant micro-and macroeconomic threats.
On completing the Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services you will be expected to be able to:
Outline and explain ESG fundamentals and how they impact the financial services sector, now and in the future
Identify and ascertain the possible effect of the risks and opportunities that exist in the financial services sector, utilising an ESG lens approach
Act as an advisor to a Sustainable Finance Leader on the aims of an ESG Business Strategy, its design, implementation, and evaluation in each context and setting, drawing on appropriate resources
Clearly communicate the role of the financial services sector, and its products, in facilitating the global economy’s transition to meet relevant climate targets
Drawing on your learning, identify and pursue further opportunities for self-development as an ESG and Sustainable Finance leader.
Delivery is online
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services from UCD. This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualificatioons.
Continuous Assessment.
ESG Strategy - €1,760
Sustainable Finance Leadership - €1,760
ESG Risk Management and Data for Leaders - €1,760
Autumn Trimester
29 September 2023
For more information please contact [email protected]
(Level 9, 10 ECTS)
ESG Fundamentals Planetary boundaries
Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
Stakeholder v shareholder model
International best practice
Developing an ESG Strategy
(Level 9, 10 ECTS)
What is Sustainable Finance?
The role of the Financial Services Sector
Developing Sustainable Finance Products
Customer and Client Leadership
(Level 9, 10 ECTS)
The EU Taxonomy
Risk Management
Data considerations for financial services
Transformation Roadmaps
Examination schedule 2023/2024
Autumn Trimester
29 September 2023
Individuals seeking admission to the Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services must have:
• An Honours degree (second class honours grade 2 award or higher)
OR
• Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out above, where they can demonstrate knowledge through their work i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role (to be considered on a case by case basis).
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