Study programme

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The academic year consists of ten courses. These consist of seven compulsory courses (32.5 EC), two electives (10 EC) and professional skills (2.5 EC). The programme also includes a Master’s thesis worth 15 EC. The combination of compulsory and elective courses enables you to tailor the curriculum to your personal interest: whether you are primarily interested in financial analysis and investing, or in the positive environmental or societal impact of investments. Download the annual schedule (PDF) for an overview of all courses in the Master's programme Sustainable Finance and Investments. While the names of these courses may change, the descriptions provide a clear sense of what to expect in terms of content. 

Courses

Below you will find the course schedule of the Master's programme Sustainable Financial and Investments.

Thesis

Your Master’s thesis is the culmination of the MSc in Sustainable Finance and Investments. Done well, your thesis is a piece of work that will make you proud. You can choose to complete your thesis in a number of ways. Though a thesis is typically written in the context of one of the ongoing research programmes at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.), you can also choose your own thesis topic or combine it with an internship (external research) and record the outcome in a research report

Each year we select a winning Master's thesis for each U.S.E. 1-year Master’s programme. These theses need to be written and completed in semester 2 and are chosen for its relevance, academic merit, and particularly for its integration of a ‘real-world perspective’ into an economics issue. From these winning theses, one overall winner is selected by a jury. This thesis is recognized with the U.S.E. Master's Thesis Award. The author of the winning thesis of U.S.E. is awarded with a certificate and cash prize during the Master’s Graduation ceremony.

Educational methods

Below you can see the overview of the educational methods in this programme.       

Extra opportunities

Utrecht University offers several honours programmes for students looking for an extra challenge. Honours education is followed on top of your regular Master's programme and goes beyond the regular curriculum.

Read more about the honours programmes

Academic Calendar

Consult our Academic Calendar, where you can find more information about the Master's schedule per period, course registration periods and holidays.