MASTER'S PROGRAM: ECONOMICS OF LOW CARBON AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Goal

Training of ESG specialists capable of adapting the strategic and operational objectives of companies in the transition to a low-carbon economy; own the tools of ecoanalytics and economics of resource-saving technologies; manage the economics and finances of climate projects; assess ESG risks and monitor compliance with standards and procedures.

COURSES FORMING THE PROFILE

• The concept of sustainable development. ESG
• Economics of sustainable and low-carbon development
• World Economy and Decarbonization
• Financial instruments for sustainable and low-carbon development
• Information support for the formation of ESG reporting
• Green project management
• Innovation and development
• Industry specifics of low-carbon development
• Ecological and economic management and environmental impact
• Financial analysis in the context of sustainable development
• Production management
• Risks of sustainable and low-carbon development
• Legal aspects of sustainable development
• Corporate strategies for low carbon neutrality and sustainability

Career prospects

• Head of Sustainability Department
• ESG project manager
• manager-consultant for sustainable development of the company
• ESG and Sustainability Analyst
• ESG Banking Analyst/Specialist
• project manager for the development of ESG strategies, procedures and indicators
• green economy and green finance expert
• ESG Investment Analyst
• Energy Transition Economist

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Venera I. Vagizova

Doctor of Economics, Professor

Duration of study

• 2 years; 2 years 6 months

Form of study

• Full-time, part-time

Diplomas

• Graduates are issued a state diploma of KFU with a Master's degree in Economics.

Admission procedure

• motivation letter
• professionally oriented interview
• Documents required for admission
• application
• questionnaire
• passport
• Diploma of Higher Education
• a copy of the work record book, certified at the place of work (at the discretion of the applicant)
• 4 photos size 3x4 (matte paper, color or black and white)
• contract for training

Internships

• It is possible to organize semester internships at partner universities.

Admission conditions

• higher education

KFU Admissions Office: (843) 292-73-40