Sustainable Finance

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) ist eine Nachdiplomausbildung der Hochschulen und entspricht mindestens 10 ECTS-Punkten.

The Certificate of Advanced Studies UZH in Sustainable Finance is an executive university program with a modular structure that facilitates graduation alongside the workload of professionals. Upon completing the program, participants have acquired in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the area of sustainability in financial institutions and markets. The core aspects of sustainability in investments, banking, and corporate finance will be complemented through applied case-specific know-how.

• Core Courses (4 ECTS):
  - eFundamentals of Sustainable Finance
  - Sustainability & Finance - Introduction
  - Sustainable Investing
• Elective Courses (select 1 out of 4 courses)
  - Biodiversity and Finance
  - Climate Change Finance
  - Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
  - Current Trends in Sustainable Investing
  - Emerging Market Finance
  - Financial Inclusion and Microfinance
  - Fintech & Sustainability
  - Insurance for Development
  - Sustainability in Banking and Insurance
  - Sustainable Development & Impact

Courses are taught in classroom sessions in combination with blended learning.

• university degree or a degree of a university of applied sciences
• several years of professional experience
• Exeptions can be made in situations where the participant holds a Bachelo's degree in addition to specific professional experience in the financial filed or equivalent qualifications.

Zielpublikum

• Primarily professionals in the classic areas of banking and finance, who want to acquire theoretically sound and practical knowledge in the field of Sustainable Finance.

The course rates of the individual courses (between CHF 800.- and CHF 2'300.- per course)