Qualification : MICRO-CREDENTIAL (9)
Award Type and NFQ level : MICRO-CREDENTIAL
CAO/MU Apply code : MMC53
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Closing Date : 31 January 2025
In an era of increasing global sustainability challenges, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a critical approach for responsible financial decision-making. This microcredential is designed to equip finance professionals, investors, and business leaders with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complex landscape of ESG investing and reporting.
This fully online course is ideal for:
- Early-career finance professionals seeking to develop specialized knowledge in sustainable investing.
- Mid-career investment professionals looking to enhance their ESG expertise and credentials.
- Portfolio managers and financial analysts seeking to integrate comprehensive ESG analysis.
- Corporate sustainability officers developing reporting capabilities and investors interested in understanding long-term value creation through sustainable strategies.
Level: Aligned to NFQ Level 9
ECTS: 10
Fee: 1195
Applicants should hold a minimum National Framework of Qualifications Honours (Level 8) award or an equivalent international qualification.
Applicants who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have sufficient and relevant professional experience are also welcome to apply. Please see our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) webpage for further information.
Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed copy of the RPL form along with any supporting documentation with their application. A copy of the RPL form can be downloaded here. We would expect such individuals to have considerable experience in the financial services or sustainability industry. Such applicants will require an interview to be assessed for their suitability and will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio.
For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please refer to the Language Competencies section of the Maynooth University Micro-credentials Entry Requirements and the English Language Requirements tab here for the tests and scores that are accepted.
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Department of International
Department of ICARUS
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Online lectures are integrated with a set of case studies, readings, papers, video materials, and expert-led class discussion to provide an engaged understanding of relevant concepts and challenges. Students will learn from subject specialists from Maynooth Universitys School of Business and external experts. Students will also have an opportunity to engage with industry speakers.
This course will be delivered online from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings.
Online classes for the 2025 course delivery will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday Feb 12th 2025
Wednesday Feb 19th 2025
Wednesday March 5th 2025
Wednesday March 12th 2025
Wednesday March 26th 2025
Wednesday April 2nd 2025
Wednesday April 9th 2025
Wednesday April 16th 2025
Course Duration: 8 weeks, part-time
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:
- Valid passport / passport card OR birth certificate.
- Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the Transcript / Parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).
- Proof of English language competency (where relevant).
Note: failure to provide all necessary documents will result in a delay to your application being processed.