Why this programme
Often for corporations and financial institutions, ‘duty’ is less important than ‘profit’. The Sustainable Finance programme reverses this dynamic, focusing instead on the application of sustainability principles to management, corporate strategy, accounting, reporting and marketing. Included in this are issues such as sustainable banking, investing, real estate and micro-credit. Sustainable Finance will equip you to pair sustainability with profitability now and into the future.
Ties to research
Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) is a world leader in sustainable finance. SBE was internationally recognised for cutting-edge research in the field long before it landed on the agenda of America’s Ivy League schools and other European institutions. The Finance Department also founded two leading institutes for sustainable finance research: the European Centre for Corporate Engagement (ECCE) and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). These institutes collaborate with pension funds, rating agencies, corporations and regulators to conduct research and develop tools that matter to practitioners.
Student profile
Sustainability is no longer a luxury or a niche topic — it is rapidly becoming central to all government, social and business decisions. Recognising this reality means that Sustainable Finance might be for you. You should have a strong awareness of your duty to society and your place in the business world and should be able to bridge the apparent contradictions between these two. Of course, you should also be interested in analysing and solving financial, investment and business problems within the context of environmental, social, and governmental sustainability.
Education Oppertunities
International experience
Enhance your degree with global perspectives through study abroad opportunities.
- Study abroad: Spend a semester at one of our 92 partner universities worldwide
- Dual Degree Programmes: Earn two diplomas in less time through select master programmes
Professional experience
Enrich your curriculum by gaining professional experience during your studies!
- Thesis-Internship Programme (TIP): Write your thesis on a topic relevant to a company or organisation during a part-time internship
- Extracurricular Internship: Gain experience through an internship lasting 3 to 6 months
- Excellence Programmes: Apply for one of our Excellence Programmes to work on real projects with partner companies
Get ready to launch your career
Boost your personal and professional development while expanding your network at events hosted in collaboration with partners and alumni:
- Career and Development Days : Participate in workshops and events focused on personal and career growth
Maastricht Business Days by SCOPE: Network with employers and alumni at our prestigious recruitment event
- UM Career Services and Advisors: Receive personalised support trough training or individual guidance.
Dual Degree programme
The Dual Degree programme at the School of Business and Economics allows you to study at two universities and earn two master's degrees! You can participate at the beginning of the academic year in September, studying part of your master's degree at an institution abroad and part at the SBE. Once you have met all the requirements of both master's programmes, you will receive a degree from each university. Almost all Dual Degree programs can be completed with little or no study delay and with minimal additional costs. The Dual Degree programme has carefully selected partner universities that are highly respected, research-oriented and preferably accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
Global Innovation Challenge
The Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) offers MSc. International Business students a new opportunity to study in an international environment and gain practical experience with companies. The School of Business and Economics offers this excellence program as a project-based course in which international master's students work as external consultants on a business challenge of a particular company or business unit that requires innovation and transformational approaches. This Global Innovation Challenge is part of the IBS network and is aimed at enhancing students' innovation and creativity skills, knowledge in transformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact. nsformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact.
