Sustainability & Corporate Governance

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

The Masters in Sustainability & Corporate Governance positions you at the forefront of tackling today’s most urgent sustainability and governance challenges. Blending traditional corporate governance with a focus on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), this programme equips you with the skills to lead in a transforming business world. With a focus on employability, real-world case studies, and industry expert engagement, you will be ready to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the corporate world.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will gain a strong understanding of corporate governance, combined with important sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, to help you succeed in the changing business world.

  • This programme will help you become a responsible decision-maker with a global perspective on governance and sustainability, so you are ready to face and solve real-world challenges.

  • You will develop both strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling you to drive meaningful change through sustainable practices.

  • This programme offers a unique interdisciplinary blend of accounting, finance, and business management, preparing you to excel in a variety of roles across industries such as accounting, finance, consulting, business, non-profit organisations, and the public sector.

  • A standout experience of this programme is the case challenge, where you will collaborate with industry professionals to solve a real business problem. This will allow you to gain practical insights and develop industry connections.

  • Our personalised skills development programme ensures you balance academic knowledge with the employability skills needed to reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.

  • Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses, and write a dissertation on an related theme.

    Core courses Contemporary Issues in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Corporate Reporting International Corporate Governance & Accountability Social and Environmental Accounting Dissertation and Research Methods

    Optional courses Accounting & Business Ethics Audit, Risk and Control Climate Finance and ESG Investment Governing Risk and Uncertainty

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1131 Financial managers and directors
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    2423 Taxation experts
    4124 Finance officers
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance