Sustainable Accounting, Finance and Governance
SOCIETY
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS: 22 PRACTICES
TOPIC:
Initiative
SUBMITTED FROM:
Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας (ΠΜΣ Βιώσιμη Λογιστική, Χρηματοοικονομική & Διακυβέρνηση)
Objective Action
The objectives of the program are
1. The training of specialized graduates with knowledge of environmental/social accounting, (corporate) governance and sustainable finance.
2. Cultivating in (potential) executives of organizations a new philosophy that takes into account beyond expected performance and risk as well as social impact.
3. Meeting the needs at postgraduate level for trained executives with knowledge in the private and public sector.
4. The training/education of scientists able to follow the academic career.
Target Audience
PMS aspires to train graduates from departments of the Schools of Economics and Administrative Sciences and related schools as well as graduates from other academic subjects. The need to deepen the knowledge field of PMS is obvious if one considers that the specific subject is not covered at postgraduate level by any other University in Greece, while it is a modern topic that is discussed in the field of entrepreneurship (ESG). The training of economists and others professionals will contribute to obtain the necessary knowledge in the daily exercise of their profession as well as to promote the sustainability of companies, organizations and society in general.
Duration
The P.M.S. "Sustainable Accounting, Finance and Governance" is structured in three (3) academic semesters, (90 ECTS) which include the teaching of twelve (12) courses [nine and three seminars, (60 ECTS)] and the preparation of a diploma thesis (30 ECTS ). The minimum duration for the completion of the program is three (3) academic semesters. The possibility of part-time study with two additional semesters is provided. The possibility of part-time study is provided for working postgraduate students. Students in this category must be proven to work at least twenty (20) hours per week and present a relevant employment contract or employer's certificate. In their application, candidates choose full or part-time study. The possibility of part-time study is also provided for non-working postgraduate students when there are serious reasons, such as illness, serious family reasons, force majeure or military service, due to which they are unable to meet the minimum requirements of the full-time study program. In this case, the Department Assembly must approve the partial study.
Description
Τhe specific PMS is the only one of its kind and topic in Greece. The combination of relevant subjects it treats and the particular emphasis it places on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues provide a new philosophy to graduates. In particular, the social impact and the need for decisions involving the criterion of sustainability are highlighted. The composition of the program gives the possibility of an interdisciplinary approach and thus the expression of interest from different scientific fields, both in the sciences of Economics and Management, but also in other related subjects. For this reason, we believe that there will be a strong interest in participation.
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Impact on Society
The PMS will help by teaching a broader understanding of (corporate) governance as well as sustainable Accounting and Finance. It will also contribute to the development of research on topical issues such as new non-financial information reporting frameworks, green investments and sustainable finance. In addition, it will contribute to the better organization of the said thematic fields and to the more effective claim of research proposals and research funds from competitive programs financed by national and European resources. In this way, the PMS will also contribute to the staffing of companies and organizations with well-qualified executives
Initiative Location
Τhe Program will operate in the facilities of the Department of Accounting and Finance of the University of Thessaly, which has:
1. Classrooms, seven (7), with a capacity of up to sixty (60) people each.
2. Amphitheater, one (1), with a capacity of eighty (80) people.
3. Workshops, four (4), with a capacity of up to thirty (30) people each.
The above areas are equipped with audio-visual equipment (video projectors, microphone and sound installation, video conferencing system and the necessary software) as well as a fully equipped Library, which is an annex of the library of the University of Thessaly and provides all the services of a modern university library required for orderly operation of the P.M.S.
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Working with Organization
We collaborate with many organizations such as the Internet Investors Association, the Hellenic Institute of Internal Control System Professionals, the Municipality of Elassona, the Municipality of Tempo as well as the Economic Chamber of Greece.
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Workers Participation
Many people participate such as employees, volunteers as well as students.
Benefits for Οrganization
The Program aims to provide high-level training for (potential) public and private sector executives in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It also provides its Graduates with the necessary supplies that will ensure their adequate training for their academic, scientific and research careers internationally. The training of economists and other professionals will help them to obtain the necessary knowledge in the daily exercise of their profession as well as to promote the sustainability of companies , organizations and society in general.
Connection with Global Goals
