In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, sustainability is no longer an option – it’s a critical driver of long-term success. This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate the growing demand for sustainable business practices. You learn how to incorporate social and environmental value alongside financial metrics, using established corporate finance methods.
Target group and prior knowledge
This course is tailored for finance students, finance professionals, M&A experts and anyone with a strong interest in sustainable finance.
While no specific prior knowledge is required, completing the Principles of Sustainable Finance course on Coursera, offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), is highly recommended because it provides foundational concepts to help deepen your understanding of the topics covered in this course.
Format and time investment
This course combines video lectures, expert discussions, practical exercises and quizzes. It is designed for self-paced learning to enable you to complete the course on your own time.
Each module takes approximately 1.5 hours to finish, with the total time investment estimated at 13 hours.
Certification
You can freely access and follow all the modules of this course on Coursera. Upon completing the course, you have the option to obtain a certificate for a €46 fee.
Learning objectives
During this online course, you learn how to:
- Review and understand how traditional corporate finance concepts can be adapted to integrate sustainability to foster long-term value creation.
- Explore the applicability of sustainable finance models and calculations in real-world scenarios to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- Gain expert insights into how sustainable finance drives industry transformation and shapes emerging opportunities in this evolving field.