Introduction
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.
Practical information
- Start date
- Expected
- Duration
- 11 weeks
Target group and required 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 2–4 hours to finish, with the total time investment estimated at 20–30 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.
Instructors
- Eva Rood
Director of RSM’s Positive Change initiative
Email address - Dirk Schoenmaker
Professor of Banking and Finance
Email address - Florian Madertoner
Lecturer at the department of finance
Email address
Contact
Dieuwertje Bosma
Project Manager Erasmus Platform for Sustainable Value Creation
- Email address
- bosma@rsm.nl
Facts & Figures
- Start date
- Expected
- Duration
- 11 weeks
- Price
The course is free. You can obtain a certificate for a €46 fee.
- Tax
- Not applicable
- Instruction language
- English
- Funding
private
Registration
For more information and to register, visit the Coursera website.