
Madrid, Spain
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
The EALDE Online Master in Corporate Sustainability is a program aimed at those who want to occupy positions of responsibility in sustainability and business consulting.
In a few years it will be difficult to find areas of activity in which caring for the environment does not have priority, which implies that the demand for specialized professionals will increase. Precisely for this reason, now is a good time to study sustainable development.
The Master in Corporate Sustainability lasts one year and is taught online. Its curriculum delves into the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) dimension of the transition to a green economy . On the financial side, it also addresses banking regulation and supervision regarding sustainability . In addition, the student will learn reporting, visualization and data analysis techniques for decision-making in environmental matters. You will learn with an innovative teaching method, using real case studies and practical experience.
Along with the official syllabus, the Master in Corporate Sustainability also provides access to a management skills course, an executive orientation course and an English course. It is, therefore, ideal training for professionals who want to lead the business transition towards a more sustainable economic growth model and hold management positions in energy and climate change policies or work in Corporate Social Responsibility Departments, among others.
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Ideal Students
The Online Master's Degree in Corporate Sustainability is specifically aimed at:
- Environmental engineers and energy engineers looking to boost their careers.
- CSR or environmental managers who want to acquire skills that are extremely in demand by companies.
- Professionals in the environmental, financial, social, and communications sectors who want to acquire a distinctive profile with high employability and seek training in sustainability.
- Environmental and social risk analysts.
- Financial directors who want to adapt to new forms of reporting and corporate transparency.
- Professionals who wish to develop their work in the environmental consulting sector.
- Lawyers and regulators who want to understand and apply regulations regarding corporate sustainability and ESG.
- Recent graduates who wish to transition to a role focused on sustainability management.
- Executives and managers seeking to understand how sustainability can positively impact business strategy and competitiveness.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Senior Talent Scholarships
- Designed for professionals with a vocation to assume management positions.
- Aimed at people with a date of birth before 1989.
- You must have 5 years of work experience in your sector.
Excellence Scholarships
- These are scholarships for online master's degrees aimed at professionals with an academic and professional record geared toward excellence.
- A university degree and more than 5 years of work experience must be accredited.
Country Scholarships
- This master's scholarship program is designed to foster talent in countries and sectors where there is a clear shortage of highly qualified professionals.
- Applicants must meet the availability criteria established by the academic committee.
Impulse Scholarships
- The goal of these virtual master's scholarships is to boost the careers of professionals seeking a salary increase or finding more responsible jobs.
- They are awarded only to university graduates with more than 3 years of experience.
Emerging Leaders Scholarships
- Designed for senior profiles with the potential to lead and make a difference in high-impact sectors such as Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Compliance, Risk Management, and Project Management.
- The Committee will assess the candidates' orientation toward academic and professional excellence.
Avanza Scholarships
- Designed to develop responsible and competent leaders who can generate a positive impact on their environments, innovating, improving, and leading in an ever-changing business world.
- Aimed only at professionals with a university degree.
- It is necessary to demonstrate to the academic committee that without financial support, it would be difficult or impossible to enroll in the desired program.
Curriculum
Management English Course
The English course consists of a single level, which will be worked on throughout the course. This level will be obtained through a knowledge test.
Digital identity course
It will boost your innovative mindset, helping you identify new business opportunities and boosting both your image and that of your company in the new digital environment.
Management skills course
Taught by professors with years of experience, they help all students take the next step in their careers and reach the top.
ISO Lead Auditor Course
Upon completion of your program, you'll be eligible for a one-month course to become certified as an ISO Lead Auditor, earning a triple certification with international validity, endorsed by the certification body Intercert. Obtain certification in ISO 9001, ISO 37001, ISO 27001, or ISO 14001.
Course 1. Sustainability and ESG factors and Sustainable Development Goals
- Modern sustainability concept
- SDG and corporate responsibility
- From the protection of resources and people to a sustainable production and consumption model
- Case study: Let's explain the paradigm shift to a management committee
Course 2. The regulation of sustainability
- The environmental prevention and control project
- TCFD Recommendations and Taxonomies
- Decarbonization and energy efficiency
- Case study: Sustainability regulation
Course 3. ESG Risk Management
- Risk associated with climate change
- ESG Risk Management
- European Taxonomy. Selection Criteria and DNSH
- Case Study: ESG Risks and Climate Change
Course 4. Sustainable Finance
- The concept of sustainable finance
- Financial instruments and products associated with sustainability
- Rating and classification of companies according to sustainability criteria
- Case study: Designing a sustainable insurance product
Course 5. The natural dimension of the environment
- Emissions management: water, waste and atmosphere
- Environmental control and measurement
- Environmental authorizations and emissions control
- Case study: ESG risk analysis from an environmental authorization
Course 6. The socioeconomic dimension of sustainability
- Growth and consolidation of social and governance aspects
- From theory to practice. SROI methodology
- Designing synthetic indices. Practical example of social impact
- Case study: Social component metrics and indicators
Course 7. Reporting non-financial information
- The report in Europe. From the EINF to the CSRD
- The concept of stakeholder group and dual materiality analysis
- Structure and content of ESRS and other international reporting standards (GRI, SASB, IFRS, etc.)
- Case study: Qualitative report on methods and strategies
Course 8. Double materiality analysis
- Impact materiality analysis. Criteria and methodologies
- Financial Materiality Analysis: Criteria and Methodologies
- Report on dual materiality and associated action plans
- Case study: Designing an influence and impact matrix
Master's thesis
Rankings
3rd Best Master's Degree in Sustainability ( Financial Magazine Ranking )
Program Outcome
Upon completion of the Master's Degree in Corporate Sustainability, you will be able to:
- Lead environmental and sustainability departments in any type of sector.
- Develop the vocabulary and vision to explain how to build a corporate culture of sustainability.
- Prepare corporate sustainability reports in accordance with new national and international regulations on this matter.
- Know what the company should know and report regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Apply Big Data and Smart Data techniques to manage data associated with sustainability.
- This Master's in Sustainability also helps you understand what companies should report regarding their social impact.
- Offer advice regarding the value of sustainable investments and finances.
- Know in depth the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
- Master concepts such as sustainable cities, specialize in the circular economy, or ESG (environmental, social, corporate governance) factors.
- You will be able to become certified as a lead auditor of an ISO standard (9001, 37001, 14001 or 45001).
Career Opportunities
- Corporate Sustainability Manager
- ESG Risk Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Circular Economy Project Manager
- Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- ESG Financial Analyst
- Sustainability Communication Specialist
- Public Official in Sustainability
These career opportunities reflect the diversity of opportunities offered by specialized knowledge in sustainability, materiality, and reporting in business, finance, government, and consulting.