Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Frankfurt School's Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance — Online

Take the next step in your career with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management’s Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance online programme. This flexible programme helps you strengthen your leadership skills while gaining deep expertise in sustainable finance. You can choose to focus your studies on Green Finance or Development Finance, aligning your education with your professional goals. You do not need to choose between your studies and your job because this programme allows you to successfully do both.

Programme Highlights: A flexible part-time and self-study programme that allows you to tailor your learning with individual focus areas and electives. Benefit from an international peer group and faculty while gaining insights from cutting-edge research, market practice, and policy.

Target Group: This Master's programme is designed for working professionals who want to pursue a Master's degree without pausing their career. This programme is ideal if you are aiming to advance your career in sustainable finance, development finance, or financial inclusion. Whether you are already working in the fields of sustainability or development finance, or considering a career transition into these areas, this programme will provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to excel in your role.

Study Mode: The study model is a structured, but flexible online distance learning programme. The self-study concept allows you to fit your studies into your professional and personal schedule, comfortably distributing the workload within the week or over the weekends. A few deadlines to keep in mind: assignment submission deadlines, final exam dates and some live sessions.

Training Material: The training materials for each course primarily include specially designed PDF scripts and video lectures, complemented by online tests and case studies integrated into the curriculum. Additional readings are available to help you deepen your understanding of each topic. Through the discussion forum, you can connect with fellow students, lecturers and study advisers, fostering engaging and lively discussions.

Study Support: A dedicated team of study advisers and course coordinators will accompany you through your educational journey and will always be only an e-mail or phone call away. We are here to help you succeed in your Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.

Development Finance Track

Semester One:

• Development Finance & Growth
• Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability (or Sustainable Finance, for applicants with proven strong background in accounting)
• first elective: choose between Microfinance, Sustainable Agricultural Finance, or Islamic Microfinance

Semester Two:

• Strategy & Innovation
• Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance
• second elective: choose between Microinsurance, Financial Inclusion Policy, SME Finance, Digital Finance, or ESG & Impact Investing

Semester Three: 

• Leadership & Change Management (online or on campus)
• third elective: choose one second-semester elective of either track, or Climate Risk Management

Semester Four: Master's thesis

Green Finance Track

Semester One:

• Economics of Climate Change
• Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability (or Sustainable Finance, for applicants with proven strong background in accounting)
• first elective: choose between Biodiversity Finance, NDC Strategy & Finance, or Sustainable Agricultural Finance

Semester Two:

• Strategy & Innovation
• Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance
• second elective: choose between Climate & Renewable Energy Finance, Climate Adaptation Finance, Sustainable Finance or ESG & Impact Investing

Semester Three:

• Leadership & Change Management (online or on campus)
• third elective: choose one second-semester elective of either track, or Climate Risk Management

Semester Four: Master's thesis

Application Deadline: 31 July

Early Bird Deadline: by 15 April to secure an 2,000 EUR discount, by 31 May to secure an 1,000 EUR discount

• Undergraduate academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a university, including diploma and transcript of records
• At least one year (preferably two or more years) of work experience in a role related to leadership, sustainability, or finance (confirmed by an employer’s recommendation letter)
• Proficiency in English (evaluated during the admissions interview)
• Passing the admission interview

Student council contribution: 15 EUR

Semester ticket: approx. 230 EUR

100 EUR application fee

400 EUR enrolment fee (only for the first semester)

Frankfurt School’s scholarship programme aims to support highly talented candidates with financial need who have the potential to make an impact. This scholarship intended for students who are otherwise unable to finance their studies. Scholarships can cover up to 30% of the tuition fee and can be combined with other discounts. As scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible.

In addition, if you are seeking financial assistance, we encourage you to discuss potential support options with your employer and to explore opportunities such as the Deutschlandstipendium and other country-specific funding programmes.