Programme overview

Delivered by

Maynooth University

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Financial Technology & Innovation is aimed towards individuals who wish to upskill in four key areas: data science related to sustainable finance, how financial technology is used to implement sustainable finance solutions, how sustainable finance interacts with financial innovation, and how regulators can design policies to promote sustainable practices. Significant changes are happening in the financial services sector globally as a result of the drive towards increased sustainability. New financial products and services are emerging to finance the change towards a net-zero carbon economy.

This programme enables the learner to understand the fundamental aspects of these changes. It is also important to note that financial technologies and solutions are not just the purviews of the finance function but is a key aspect of the emerging role of the Chief Sustainability Officer and in many organisations are part of the Chief Executive Officer Team.

During this programme, participants will learn from subject specialists from Maynooth University’s School of Business and industry experts and will have an opportunity to engage with industry speakers. Typically, modules will be delivered online in the evenings so that working practitioners can access the modules, and review material asynchronously as suits their time commitments.

Key topics covered

• Introduction to sustainable finance
• Data science for sustainable finance
• Fintech innovation & the regulatory framework
• ESG investing & reporting
• Climate risk & climate investing
• Behavioural finance for sustainability
• Ethics & financial regulation
• Project management
• Integrated sustainable finance & innovation project

Apply for a funded place

To apply for a funded place please contact skills@isfcoe.org.

Further Information

For further information please visit the Maynooth University course website.