Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in ESG Investments has been designed by the best experts in the field of Finance, who will teach students the most relevant aspects in this area. In addition, its 100% online mode will enable them to learn without the need to make uncomfortable trips to a study center.

The Relearning method of this program will favor learning completely adapted to your own pace of study"

Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in ESG Investments is a program designed with the idea of facilitating optimal decision making in sustainable financial operations by the students. Through its contents, the students will be able to develop successfully in one of the most demanding and in-demand sectors nowadays, given the increase of environmental sensitivity in all areas of society.

During 6 weeks of intensive learning, the students will be provided with practical business cases that will be analyzed both individually and in groups, allowing them to become familiar with real situations of sustainable investment that have been notoriously successful.

Through this program, you will delve into the ESG pillars and characteristics of Sustainable Development, corporate sustainability strategies or procedures to extract reliable information related to ESG finance. As a result, you will be equipped with a set of competencies that will enable you to develop your skills in this area.

In addition, this Postgraduate certificate has a completely revolutionary Relearning methodology, which allows you to study at your own pace, adapting your learning time to your particular needs. In the same line, you will enjoy didactic contents present in formats such as video or interactive summary, obtaining a resolute and enjoyable teaching.

This Postgraduate certificate takes place over 6 weeks and is divided into 1 module:

Module 1. ESG Investments

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers you the possibility to study this Postgraduate certificate in ESG Investments completely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time.

Module 1. ESG Investments

1.1. ESG Pillars and Sustainable Development

1.1.1. The Three Pillars of ESG
1.1.2. Millennium Declaration and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
1.1.3. United Nations Global Compact
1.1.4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1.2. Corporate Sustainability

1.2.1. Interrelationship between the Global Compact Principles and SDGs
1.2.2. Interrelationship between ESG pillars and SDGs
1.2.3. Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework
1.2.4. Corporate Sustainability Strategies

1.3.  Sustainable Investments: Regulatory Context and Oversight

1.3.1. Definition of Sustainable Investment
1.3.2. Overview and Historical Evolution of Sustainable Investing
1.3.3. Regulatory Context
1.3.4. The problem of Greenwashing
1.3.5. The Action of the European Regulator (ESMA) in the Field of Sustainable Investments

1.4. Types of Sustainable Investments

1.4.1. "Green" Bonds
1.4.2. Companies Aligned with ESG Criteria
1.4.3. Sustainable Investment Funds
1.4.5. Thematic Funds and Megatrends
1.4.6. Impact Investments
1.4.7. Other Sustainable Assets

1.5. The Environmental Pillar

1.5.1. Main Environmental Issues
1.5.2. Relationships between Activities and Environmental Problems
1.5.3. International Cooperation and Megatrends
1.5.4. Opportunities in Terms of Climate Change and Environmental Issues

1.6. The Social Pillar

1.6.1. Social Megatrends and their Effects
1.6.2. Major Social Aspects and Business Activities
1.6.3. Significant Social Factors

1.7. The Governance Pillar

1.7.1.  Variables related to the Management Team
1.7.2. Variables related to Shareholders
1.7.3. Variables related to the Communities
1.7.4. Variables related to Corporate Social Responsibility 

1.8. Sectoral Issues

1.8.1. MIFID II and Sustainable Investments: Investment Advisors
1.8.2. SFDR and Sustainable Investments: Asset Managers
1.8.3. Understanding the Taxonomy of Sustainable Investments

1.9. Passive Management and ESG Indices

1.9.1. Passive Management and ESG Indices
1.9.2. The ETF Investor and Sustainability
1.9.3. Sustainable Market Indices

1.10. Information related to Sustainable Finance

1.10.1. Actors Participating in the Sustainable Finance Model
1.10.2. Frameworks for the Standardization of ESG Information
1.10.3. Providers and Aggregators of ESG Data and Ratings
1.10.4. Sources and Characteristics of Information

Acquire the most updated knowledge in the ESG Investment education market with this Postgraduate certificate"

Teaching Objectives

The Postgraduate certificate in ESG Investments has been developed with the intention of promoting the acquisition of excellent skills in this area by the student. Throughout this academic itinerary, students will learn about the economic benefits that can be extracted from sustainable investment funds or green bonds, among other financial strategies. This learning will be guaranteed by following the objectives that TECH has designed for this program.

Identify the economic benefits that can be extracted from different sustainable investments and become a highly accurate professional in today's financial environment"

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Working together to achieve them

This Postgraduate certificate in ESG Investments will enable students to:

  1. Analyze the pillars of environmental sustainability and its main variables
  2. Examine the regulatory context associated with sustainable investment
  3. Determine the main regulations regarding sustainable investment
  4. Understand the sustainable investment data market for decision support and analysis
  5. Identify the different types of sustainable investments that are currently the most successful
  6. Understand in depth the role of all the actors involved in the sustainable finance model

Postgraduate Certificate in ESG Investments.

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Responsible and sustainable investing is becoming increasingly important in the world of finance. Investors and companies are increasingly committed to environmental protection, social justice and good governance. In this sense, ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) investments have become an attractive option for those seeking a positive impact on the world without sacrificing profitability. Do you want to learn how to invest responsibly? TECH Global University offers you the Postgraduate Certificate in ESG Investments. This Postgraduate Certificate aims to provide a solid understanding of ESG investments, their benefits and how to integrate them into a company's investment strategy. With the help of professors who are experts in sustainable finance, students will learn how to analyze the impact of companies on the environment, society and corporate governance, and how this can affect their financial performance. They will learn how to identify sustainable investment opportunities and assess financial risk and return.

 

Further information on how to identify sustainable investment opportunities and how to assess financial risk and return.

Find out how responsible investing can be profitable with TECH Global University.

With this Postgraduate Certificate, participants will have the opportunity to become leaders in the world of sustainable finance, learning how to invest for a more just and sustainable future. In addition, they will be able to develop skills highly valued by companies seeking to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. At TECH Global University, we believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the world through responsible investing. That's why we've created this Postgraduate Certificate in ESG Investing to help students achieve their sustainable investment goals. Join us and together, let's build a more sustainable and inclusive future!