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THE NUS MSc IN

SUSTAINABLE
& GREEN
FINANCE
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FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE ST
Our programme is designed to train recent graduates to challenge sustainability issues faced
by businesses, financial institutions and investors in Asia and beyond. You will learn how
finance can help to solve these challenges through a hands-on approach.

IN ASIA
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE QS World University Rankings 2019 – 2024
National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of the world’s leading universities,
with over 40,000 students across three campuses. By offering a distinctively

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Asian yet global experience, NUS gives its students the opportunity not only to
excel academically, but also to grow socially. NUS is recognised for its breadth RD
of academic programmes, experiential learning, entrepreneurship education
and impactful research. As we continue to grow from strength to strength,
we take pride in nurturing our students and equipping them with the
necessary skills to be the leaders of tomorrow. IN ASIA
Times Higher Education World University
Rankings 2023

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

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WORLD

QS World University Rankings 2023

(Accounting and Finance)

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NUS Business School has consistently received top Times Higher Education World University
Rankings 2023 (Business and Economics)
rankings in the Asia-Pacific region by independent
publications and agencies such as Financial Times,
Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS Top MBA in

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recognition of the quality of our programmes
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and graduates. The School is accredited by
AACSB and EQUIS, signifying that NUS WORLD
Business School has met the highest
standards for business education.
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SUSTAINABLE
AND GREEN
FINANCE
The Master of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance programme is
delivered intensively over 12 months (Full-Time) or 21 months (Part-Time).
You are expected to complete 40 units to graduate.

CORE ELECTIVE EXPERIENTIAL

TOTAL
COURSES COURSES LEARNING

16 8
CAPSTONE
(Full-Time) PROJECT

16 + + = 40
(Full-Time)
Units

20 (Part-Time)
4 PRACTICUM
(Part-Time)

PRE-ENTRY COURSE CORE COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES

Online On Campus On Campus
This pre-course aims to provide students • Corporate Governance and • Carbon Accounting and ESG
with the basic microeconomics concepts Sustainability Reporting
used in environmental and resource • Economics of Sustainability • Impact Assessment and Impact
economics. The topics covered are • Foundational Corporate Finance Investing
introduction to economics; supply, • Foundational Investments • Sustainable and Green Investment
demand, and market equilibrium; • Sustainable Household Finance
consumer and producer surplus; market • Sustainability Risk Management
interventions and deadweight loss. • Sustainability in Supply Chain

• Introduction to Finance, Accounting

and Economics

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

These courses allow students to apply the concepts and frameworks in real-world situations and tackle business challenges with a focus
on sustainable finance.

Capstone Project (Full-Time Students)

The Capstone Project, primarily self-sourced by students, will provide the opportunity to work with industry organisations to define,
analyse and resolve complex and challenging business issues.

Practicum (Part-Time Students)

The Practicum applies to part-time students in full-time employment to identify a gap or an application area in their current work
environment; to propose and recommend suitable solutions.

*The curriculum is subject to changes. The University reserves the right to revise the curriculum.
 “The NUS MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance aims to fill the critical gap
in our world of rising social and environmental challenges. This programme
extends conventional finance models to incorporate social and environmental
considerations to equip and empower students with relevant knowledge and
skills in sustainable and green finance.

Additionally, to enhance students’ impact on investment and business

decisions, this programme provides experiential learning and exposure to the
financial and corporate sectors in the region.

Ultimately, our graduates would contribute to a more sustainable society and

a greener planet.”

Zhang Weina
Associate Professor
Academic Director, MSc in Sustainable
and Green Finance

BE A PART OF
THE NUS COMMUNITY
STELLAR GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK VIBRANT STUDENT COMMUNITY

Upon graduation, you will join a vibrant network consisting of more As a student in the NUS MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance
than 40,000 business school graduates and 300,000 university programme, the student experience is not only limited within the
alumni from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. BIZAlum helps you classroom. In addition to academic activities, you will have access to
to stay connected to the community with lifelong learning and a myriad of social and corporate networking sessions, and
networking events, promoting a spirit of giving and volunteerism. enrichment activities, which are organised specially to provide you a
fulfilling time at NUS.
 ZHANG Weina Sumit AGARWAL Johan SULAEMAN
Associate Professor (Educator Track) Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate Associate Professor
Academic Director, MSc in Sustainable and Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor Dean’s Chair
Green Finance Managing Director, Sustainable and Director, Sustainable and
Deputy Director, Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)
Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)

Weina is the Associate Professor in the Sumit is the Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Johan is the Dean’s Chair and Associate
Department of Finance at the National Professor. His research interests include issues Professor in the Department of Finance at
University of Singapore (NUS) Business relating to financial institutions, household NUS Business School. He is currently the
School. She obtained her Master of Science finance, behavioural finance, international Director of the Sustainable and Green Finance
and Ph.D. in Finance from Kellogg School of finance, real estate markets, urban economics Institute at NUS (SGFIN). He recently served as
Management at the Northwestern University, and capital markets. His voluminous research the founding Academic Director of the NUS
USA. She currently teaches courses such as has been published in internationally MSc (Finance) Programme and as the
Sustainability and Finance, Sustainable renowned journals and widely cited in leading Research Director of the Centre for Asset
Investment, Investment Analysis and Portfolio periodicals such as The Wall Street Journal, Management Research & Investments
Management, Corporate Finance, and The New York Times and The Economist. (CAMRI). He obtained his PhD in Finance
International Financial Management at the from University of Texas at Austin
master’s and undergraduate’s levels. She also (McCombs).
teaches lifelong learning courses and
conducts executive trainings in the related
areas.

INSPIRING With more than 170 distinguished international faculty from over 20 regions offering broad
industry experience and seasoned business insights, NUS Business School is committed to

GLOBAL LEADERS providing you with an enriching and stimulating business education.

CHEN Renbao MAK Yuen Teen SRINIVASAN Anand Deserina SULAEMAN TAN Seow Kuan, Ruth
PhD, University of PhD, Victoria University of PhD, New York University PhD, Singapore Management PhD, University of Washington
Pennsylvania Wellington University
 EMPOWERING FINANCE EXPERTS
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
There is only one intake in August each year for the NUS MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance programme.
Interested applicants must apply online at msgfin.nus.edu.sg.

Application Deadline:
Please refer to our website for key application dates

Key Application Requirements:

• Earned, or expected to earn, a good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Good TOEFL / IELTS score (if the medium of instruction of your undergraduate studies was not English)
• Application fee: S$100

Please submit the following with your online application:

• Current resume • TOEFL / IELTS scores (if applicable)
• Letter of Motivation • Financial support documents
• Complete or current undergraduate transcripts and degree scroll • GMAT / GRE Scores (recommended)

Tuition Fees:
• Please refer to our website for details on fees and payment schedule
• Limited scholarships/study awards available

MSc Programmes Office

Mochtar Riady Building, Level 2
15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245
msgfin@nus.edu.sg
msgfin.nus.edu.sg