ESG & Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services

The programme will consider ESG strategy, its aims, formulation, and successful implementation. Attention will also be given to sustainable leadership, the roles and responsibilities of such leaders and the principles and practices underpinning it. The programme will also consider the evolution of risk management to include the sustainability risk space focusing on a range of approaches to measures and manage so-called non-financial risk (such as extreme climate change-induced catastrophes, data fraud and theft, and social ills) that can pose significant micro-and macroeconomic threats.

Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services from UCD. This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

ESG Strategy (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
ESG Fundamentals Planetary boundaries
Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
Stakeholder v shareholder model
International best practice
Developing an ESG Strategy

Sustainable Finance Leadership (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
What is Sustainable Finance?
The role of the Financial Services Sector
Developing Sustainable Finance Products
Customer and Client Leadership

ESG Risk Management and Data for Leaders (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
The EU Taxonomy
Risk Management
Data considerations for financial services
Transformation Roadmaps

Individuals seeking admission to the Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services must have:

• An Honours degree (second class honours grade 2 award or higher)
OR
• Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out above, where they can demonstrate knowledge through their work i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role (to be considered on a case by case basis).

Professional Body Membership
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.

3 Semesters
Delivery is online

Next intake Autumn Trimester - (2024-2025 academic year)

Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2024/2025 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2024/2025 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.