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Sustainable Finance

MSc (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The MSc in Sustainable Finance (formerly called the MSc in Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance) is designed to provide students with real-world insights into the application of finance in achieving sustainable outcomes for corporations, and the process of investing, financing, and building renewable energy projects. 

This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41660 Financial Econometrics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42000 Financial Theory Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42030 Financial Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42040 Capital Markets & Instruments Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42050 Quant. Methods for Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42240 Applied Derivative Securities Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON42270 Energy Economics and Policy Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41360 Portfolio & Risk Mgt Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41900 Renewable Energy Finance Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41920 Sustainable Finance Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41910 Green Data Science Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41930 Ethics in Financial Services Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN40490 Advanced Treasury Management/Financial Engineering Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN41480 Mergers & Acquisitions Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN41950 Financial Technology Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42060 Summer Internship Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42070 Research Dissertation Summer  25
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42210 Structured Finance Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)15CR:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42340 Business Communications Summer  7.5

MSc Sustainable Finance (B806) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 19990
nonEU    fee per year - € 23170

MSc Sustainable Finance (B807) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 10230
nonEU    fee per year - € 11600

***Fees are subject to change

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: No

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Sustainable Finance:

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B806
Sustainable Finance
Master of Science

Full-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
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B807
Sustainable Finance
Master of Science

Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Not available to International applicantsApply
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