Máster in Sustainability, ESG and Impact Innovation (Madrid)

Do you want to contribute to human development by seeking to relieve poverty, satisfying the basic needs of all people by promoting sustainable economic growth? Then you might want to join the Master in Sustainability, ESG and Impact Innovation program!

The purpose of the program is to prepare a new generation of responsible business and community leaders that will take organizations and policy makers to meeting the global challenges of the 21st century. You will get the experience of top professionals, experts in development, environmental management, sustainability, ESG, and Social Entrepreneurship among others.

The Masters prepares students in leading Sustainable Development Projects; devising Sustainability Strategies in private companies, international organizations, NGOs, integrating social and environmental aspects in their core business; identifying key indicators to evaluate strategies for Sustainability; and developing engagement strategies to effectively communicate with the different stakeholders.

University graduate or a young professional

You can access the Master degree if you are...

A university graduate or a young professional interested in developing your professional career within the area of Sustainability , ESG and Impact Innovation .

Applicants are welcome from any subject discipline.

A person with a good command of the English language.

The purpose of the program is to prepare a new generation of responsible business and community leaders that will take organizations and policy makers to meeting the global challenges of the 21st century. You will get the experience of top professionals, experts in development, environmental management, sustainability, ESG, and Social Entrepreneurship among others.

THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Development perspectives
Sustainable development in the third sector : NGO´S
Leadership for Sustainability
Sustainable urban planning
Global food markets
Challenges of rural development
Technology and development

ENVIRONMENT AND BUSINESS
Mitigation and adaptation to climate change & Low carbon economy
International Environmental Framework
Energy planning
Renewable energies
Energy poverty
Environmental Economics and Accounting
Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Impact Assessment
Corporate Environmental Management
Natural Resource Management

SUSTAINABILITY & BUSINESS
Stakeholders and the demand for accountability, transparency and corporate citizenship
Business ethics and good governance
Risk and reputational management
Social Dimension of CSR in the supply chain & Strategic human Resources Management
Creating adaptive thriving SMEs
Sustainability in Start-ups

MEASURING AND REPORTING SUSTAINABILITY
Key performance indicators
International Standards & Sustainability reporting

SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATIONS: WHERE SUSTAINABILITY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS
Social Entrepreneurship
Socially Responsible Investment
Finance for Development (venture capitals, microcredits…)
Circular Economy

BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
Finance
Marketing

WORKSHOPS AND VISITS

FINAL PROJECT
During the last months of the Master, a Final Project must be undertaken in teams. A tutor will be assigned to work closely with the students in selecting a challenging case study, drawing a constructive analysis, designing successful strategies in an innovative and creative way.

Graduates of the Master in Sustainability, ESG and Impact Innovation program gain skills and competencies that are suitable for posts in a wide range of sectors and organizations both in Spain and internationally, including:

The private sector, particularly in company departments working on sustainability.
Consultancy groups working with clients on sustainability issues.
International and regional development agencies such as the United Nations, World Bank, Development Banks, European Commission, etc.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in advocacy, research and campaigning for sustainable development.
Government ministries and departments working on economic, social and environmental issues, as well as bilateral development agencies.
Universities and research centers focused on sustainable development issues.
In some cases students have also established themselves a