Objectives and competences
The sustainability criteria, regulated by the transposition of the Directive relating to the presentation of information on sustainability (CRSD) and the European Standards on Information on Sustainability, are already part of the business dynamic. The insurance sector requires a structured training plan that gives workers an in-depth knowledge of these regulations and their economic impact and can implement them in their value chain. In this context, this course addresses the three verticals on which sustainability in insurance currently pivots: climate change, change in the population structure and digitization and cyber risks.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat d'Economia i Empresa |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Distance |
| Credits | 9 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 2.500,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 10/04/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 31/07/2025 |
| mayuso@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | https://www.ub.edu/assegurances/ |
| Managment | Ayuso Gutiérrez, María de las Mercedes |
| Open pre-enrolment | Yes |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- Learn from experts in the sector what is the impact that sustainability challenges will have on the economy and insurance entities, and also understand what are the possible mitigation strategies and generation of business opportunities.
- Develop a practical view of these challenges to be able to apply the new knowledge to one's own professional environment.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- University graduates who are interested in completing their training in relation to the challenges posed by sustainability in the insurance and financial fields.- Professionals from the insurance and banking world who already have experience and who want to understand the impact of sustainability in the sector and in the companies where they work.
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
07/03/2025 07/04/2025Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultad de Economía y Empresa Diagonal 690 08034 - Barcelona España |
|---|---|
| Email address | mayuso@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/assegurances/ |
| Telephone | 678 800 801 |
| Observations | Tuesday and Thursday, from 17 to 30 p.m, via the platform Teams. |
Further information
| Address | Mercedes ayuso Avda. Diagonal 690 08034 - Barcelona España |
|---|---|
| Email address | mayuso@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/assegurances/ |
| Telephone | 678 800 801 |