Semesters 1 to 4
Core curriculum
2,400 h120 credits
A shared scientific, economic, legal and methodological foundation across all 3 specialisations.
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Professional Bachelor’s in Climate Finance
Field: economics and management sciences; major: management sciences. Two thirds of the curriculum (semesters 1 to 4) build a shared interdisciplinary foundation — climate, economics, law, research methods — before specialisation in semester 5 and professional practice in semester 6 (placement and dissertation).
- 6 semesters
- 180 ECTS credits, 3,600 hours
- 3 specialisations
- from semester 5 onwards
- Bachelor-Master-Doctorate (BMD) & Continuing education
- Two training pathways designed for different profiles
The curriculum
How the curriculum is built
180 ECTS credits and 3,600 hours across 6 semesters: two thirds of the course build a shared interdisciplinary foundation before specialisation.
Semester 5
Specialisation
600 h30 credits
The course forks into 3 pathways: climate finance, investment or climate policy.
Semester 6
Professional practice
600 h30 credits
Professional ethics, a synthesis seminar, a placement and a final dissertation.
Semester by semester
Course units in detail
Semesters 1 to 4 are identical across the 3 specialisations. Semester 5 opens with two cross-cutting course units, then continues with your chosen specialisation (detailed below). Semester 6 combines a shared core with a placement and dissertation oriented towards your specialisation.
S1Semester 1
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
Semester 1
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANG 1140 | Anglais Technique 1 | 40 | 2 |
| CCC 1140 | Communication Climatique | 60 | 3 |
| CLI 1140 | Principes Fondamentaux du Changement Climatique | 60 | 3 |
| CLI 1141 | Atténuation et Développement bas Carbone | 60 | 3 |
| CLI 1142 | Adaptation, Vulnérabilité, Résilience | 60 | 3 |
| MTH 1140 | Méthodes Quantitatives | 120 | 6 |
| GSC 1140 | Géochimie de l’Environnement | 80 | 4 |
| INF 1140 | Informatique Appliquée et Données | 120 | 6 |
S2Semester 2
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
Semester 2
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANG 1241 | Anglais d’Affaires | 60 | 3 |
| ADA 1240 | Stratégies et Plans d’Adaptation | 80 | 4 |
| ECO 1240 | Économie de l’Environnement et du Climat | 80 | 4 |
| GEP 1240 | Méthodologies de Projets Climatiques | 80 | 4 |
| GEP 1241 | Suivi-Évaluation axé sur l’Impact | 80 | 4 |
| MET 1240 | Méthodes de Recherche | 80 | 4 |
| SOC 1240 | Genre et Gestion de Projets | 60 | 3 |
| GEP 1242 | Analyse de Cas 1 | 80 | 4 |
S3Semester 3
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
Semester 3
600 h · 30 credits · 8 UE
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRT 1340 | Cadre Juridique International du Climat | 40 | 2 |
| DRT 1341 | Droit Privé, Commercial et des Contrats | 40 | 2 |
| POL 1340 | Politiques Climatiques Nationales et Internationales | 80 | 4 |
| FIN 1340 | Ingénierie Financière des Projets | 100 | 5 |
| FIN 1341 | PPP et Financement Innovant | 80 | 4 |
| GEP 1343 | Gestion du Cycle de Projets | 80 | 4 |
| GEP 1344 | Analyse et Priorisation des Risques | 100 | 5 |
| GEP 1345 | Étude de Cas 2 — Note Conceptuelle | 80 | 4 |
S4Semester 4
600 h · 30 credits · 7 UE
Semester 4
600 h · 30 credits · 7 UE
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 1442 | Introduction aux Grands Fonds Climat (GCF/GEF/AF) | 120 | 6 |
| FIN 1443 | Marchés Carbone et Finance Climat Internationale | 100 | 5 |
| GEP 1445 | Gestion Stratégique et Leadership | 60 | 3 |
| ECO 1441 | Analyse Coût-Bénéfice et Multi-Critères | 100 | 5 |
| TEC 1440 | Technologies et Innovations Climatiques | 100 | 5 |
| PRO 1440 | Atelier de Projet Appliqué | 60 | 3 |
| MET 1441 | Séminaire d’Intégration Professionnelle | 60 | 3 |
S5Semester 5
600 h · 30 credits · 2+ UE
Semester 5
600 h · 30 credits · 2+ UE
Cross-cutting course units, shared by the 3 specialisations — see the “3 specialisations” section below for the detail of each pathway.
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANG 1542 | Anglais Technique 2 | — | 3 |
| MET 1542 | Séminaire Recherche Financement | — | 5 |
S6Semester 6
600 h · 30 credits · 5 UE
Semester 6
600 h · 30 credits · 5 UE
| Code | Course unit | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH 1640 | Éthique et Responsabilité Professionnelle | 40 | 2 |
| MET 1643 | Séminaire, Synthèse, Spécialisation | 40 | 2 |
| MET 1644 | Insertion Professionnelle et Création d’Entreprises | 40 | 2 |
| PRO 1641 | Stage Professionnel | 120 | 6 |
| PRO 1642 | Mémoire — Projet de Fin d’Études | 360 | 18 |
Semester 5 — the fork
3 specialisations
Each pathway carries 600 hours and 30 credits of specialisation teaching in semester 5, then shapes the placement and dissertation in semester 6.
Climate Finance and Sustainable Development
- Systèmes Hydrologiques et Changement Climatique4 cr
- Ingénierie Financière Climatique6 cr
- Finance Climat et Instruments Émergents5 cr
- FinTech et Finance Climatique4 cr
- Montage et Gestion de Fonds Climat4 cr
Career paths
- Climate finance officer
- GCF / AF / GEF analyst
- Project structuring consultant
- Green finance officer in a bank
Climate Investment Management
- Analyse et Évaluation des Investissements Durables6 cr
- Marchés Financiers Globaux et Climat6 cr
- Modélisation des Risques d’Investissement5 cr
- Due Diligence et Structuration5 cr
Career paths
- Green investment manager
- ESG / climate analyst
- Climate fund structurer
- Due diligence & risk officer
Climate Economics and Policy
- Modélisation Économique du Climat6 cr
- Économie Politique du Climat3 cr
- PPP et Innovations Institutionnelles4 cr
- Conception et Évaluation des Politiques4 cr
- Alignement Stratégique et Gouvernance5 cr
Career paths
- Climate economist
- Public policy analyst
- NDC / LT-LEDS adviser
- Officer in an international organisation
Tuition fees
Fees per academic year
The same amount whichever specialisation you choose — the 3 pathways only diverge in semester 5 (see “3 specialisations” above). Registration fees and the detailed payment schedule are communicated after your application is accepted.
First year
All specialisations
- National students
- 750,000 XOF
- International students
- 1,250,000 XOF
Second year
All specialisations
- National students
- 1,000,000 XOF
- International students
- 1,500,000 XOF
Third year
All specialisations
- National students
- 1,200,000 XOF
- International students
- 1,700,000 XOF
After the programme
Target career paths
Roles at the meeting point of finance, climate and regional development.
- Climate finance officer
- GCF / AF / GEF analyst
- Project structuring consultant
- Green finance officer in a bank
- Green investment manager
- ESG / climate analyst
- Climate fund structurer
- Due diligence & risk officer
- Climate economist
- Public policy analyst
- NDC / LT-LEDS adviser
- Officer in an international organisation
Profiles sought after by African development banks, impact investment funds in sub-Saharan Africa and companies engaged in their own climate transition — a regional market where these skills are in fast-growing demand.