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PhD in Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Modeling

I'm a financial strategist who believes that the future of finance is a complex interplay of technology, economics, and policy. My research focuses on the evolution of global banking and fintech ecosystems, aiming to shape a more resilient and equitable financial future.

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Level: Doctorate
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

ESG-Focused Fintech Models, Climate Risk Analytics, Impact Finance Systems, Sustainable Investing

Practical focus

Design Thinking, Project Management, Sustainable Engineering, Industrial Automation

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Deutsche Bank
Internships in quantitative finance and risk management
The European Central Bank
Internships in financial stability and economic analysis

Career opportunities

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
In a large corporation
Data Scientist
For a tech, finance, or government
Financial Analyst
Using data to inform investment decisions
Research Scientist
In academia or industry

Jobs and projects

Problem-Solving
Applying a systematic approach to data-driven challenges
Programming
Competency in statistical languages like R or Python
Attention to Detail
Meticulousness in data cleaning and analysis
Ethical Reasoning
Understanding the ethical implications of data use

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- You will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions. You will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance.
Skills you build
- Statistical Learning: Proficiency in advanced machine learning and statistical models.
- Causal Inference: Understanding the cause-and-effect relationships in data.
- Decision Theory: Applying statistical principles to make optimal decisions.
- Big Data Analytics: Skills in extracting valuable patterns from large datasets.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

PhD in Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Modeling

01Foundations of Sustainable Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
02ESG-Focused Fintech Models
1. FoundationsFoundations of ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can explain the core terms of ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
2. MethodsMethods in ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can apply a method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can evaluate a practice of ESG-Focused Fintech Models against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a new documented context.
03Climate Risk Analytics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Climate Risk Analytics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Risk Analytics.
2. MethodsMethods in Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can apply a method from Climate Risk Analytics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Climate Risk Analytics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Climate Risk Analytics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Climate Risk Analytics to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

Bonjour! Welcome, future innovators of sustainable finance. My research is dedicated to developing financial models and systems that not only generate returns but also positively impact our planet. We'll explore how climate risk analytics and ESG frameworks are reshaping the world of finance.

Applied mentorship

I am a business consultant who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Green Swan: Modeling Climate Risk in Financial Markets' - A forward-looking piece on the financial risks associated with climate change and how to model them. · • Journal Article: 'A New Framework for ESG-Focused Fintech Models' - Published in the Journal of Sustainable Finance, this paper provides a framework for developing new fintech models that incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors. · • Standard Article: 'The Role of Impact Investing in a Sustainable World' - An article for a financial publication on the importance of impact investing in a world grappling with climate change. · • Total Score: 29/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'From Student to Engineer: A Practical Career Guide' - A short, impactful piece on the steps and skills needed to succeed in an engineering career. · • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. · • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Climate Risk Simulation

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Clinical Insight Extraction

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. François Leclerc

ESG-Focused Fintech Models, Climate Risk Analytics, Impact Finance Systems, Sustainable Investing

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Nilay Sen

Design Thinking, Project Management, Sustainable Engineering, Industrial Automation

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Duration	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate This programme
9 months · Fast track	15000 EUR	12000 EUR	15000 EUR
12 months · Recommended	18000 EUR	15000 EUR	18000 EUR
15 months · Standard	21000 EUR	18000 EUR	21000 EUR
18 months · Flexible	24000 EUR	21000 EUR	24000 EUR
21 months · Extended	27000 EUR	24000 EUR	27000 EUR
24 months · Part-time	30000 EUR	27000 EUR	30000 EUR

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PhD in Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Modeling

Academic focus

Practical focus

Deutsche Bank

The European Central Bank

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

Data Scientist

Financial Analyst

Research Scientist

Problem-Solving

Programming

Attention to Detail

Ethical Reasoning

Research leadership

Applied mentorship

Professor research lens

Mentor practice lens

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Prof. Dr. François Leclerc

Dr. Nilay Sen

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