Imperial is recognized as the #2 global university by the QS World University rankings, following MIT. It consistently ranks among the top 10 global universities and is the top university in Europe.
This program is designed to teach rigorous knowledge in corporate finance, investment, climate physics and modeling, and quantitative analysis. It teaches people how to work in sustainability consulting or investment. It has a 10% acceptance rate.
Program Structure:
3 pre-course summer modules with exams
6 core modules during the fall semester
7 elective courses during the spring semester
~3 group assignments/presentations per course
Summer internship from June to August
Pre-Course Modules:
Data Tools and Evidence: R, econometrics, and quantitative analysis
Finance: corporate finance and investment analysis
Python
Fall Term:
Carbon Accounting & Reporting
Key Topics: carbon accounting, carbon credits, sustainability reporting, net-zero targets
Project: Competitor strategies to help Bayer AG reach net-zero emissions
Business Economics, Climate Change, and the Environment
Key Topics: econometrics, game theory, carbon markets, government fiscal policies
Project: Analysis of the air pollution tracking system on China’s economy
Principles of Finance (Corporate Finance)
Key Topics: corporate finance, accounting, financial markets, investments, portfolio theory
Project: 2 case studies on company & stock valuation and investment opportunities
Quantitative Methods
Key Topics: econometrics, R, regression modeling, causal inference, machine learning
Project: Methodology analysis of a US housing study on Redfin’s flood risk score feature
The Science of Climate Change
Key Topics: climate modeling, climate projections, uncertainties and risks, radiative forcing
Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change
Key Topics: risk modeling, risk assessment, development finance, international law
Project: Strengths & weaknesses of climate adaptation strategies in Bangladesh
Spring Term: (upcoming)
Innovation in Cleantech & Climate Change Solutions
Key Topics: venture capital, private equity, valuation methods, project finance
Project: Building and pitching a cleantech startup MVP to investors
Energy Business & Strategy
Key Topics: energy business models, decarbonization strategies, net-zero technology
Project: Developing a net-zero carbon strategy for energy businesses
Risk Management & Climate Change
Key Topics: hedging, insurance, risk classification, regulatory stress tests
Project: Case studies in financed emissions, carbon-based assets, and carbon accounting
Sustainable Management & Strategy
Key Topics: supply chain management, sustainable investing, sustainability reporting
Project: Consulting project to advise a firm on its sustainability strategy
Finance in Cleantech
Key Topics: investment, asset valuation, venture capital, private equity, private finance, risk mitigation
Project: Case studies on private equity and venture capital
Climate Finance: A Global Overview
Key Topics: financing instruments, green bonds, carbon credits, project management
Project: Developing a climate mitigation portfolio strategy for an investment fund
Climate Policy & Governance
Key Topics: governance structure, policy analysis
Key Extracurricular Activities:
180 Degrees Consulting - Associate Consultant
Key Activities: Developed market sizing for the cervical cancer screening startup Ouna
Additional Activities:
Enterprise Labs / Entrepreneurship Club
Consultancy Club
Venture Capital & Private Equity Club
Investment Club
Outdoor Club
Fellwanderers Club (Hiking)