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Expert in preparation and verification of sustainability reports

INFORMATION, PRE-REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
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Basic Information

Introduction

Transparency and accountability in the business world are essential today. Companies of all sizes face the need to report not only on their financial results, but also on their impact on sustainability. Laws such as Law 11/2018 of Spain, Directive (EU) 2022/2464 as well as its prompt transposition into Spanish law, reinforce this trend towards a more transparent and transparent business environment. greater accountability and transparency business

The course “Expert in the Preparation and Verification of Sustainability Reports” from the Rey Juan Carlos University and the General Council of Economists is a response to this urgent demand in the business, legal and social fields. This course offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and practical skills that will position you at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field.

Objectives

  • you will become a expert in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports.
  • You'll get knowledge on non-financial reporting statements (NFRS)/sustainability statements and the first European sustainability reporting standards (NEIS/ESRS).
  • You will immediately apply the knowledge acquired in your professional work.

Programme

Customer Service Modules

MODULE 1. STATE OF THE QUESTION

Unit 1. Introduction

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 2. SUSTAINABILITY, CSR AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

  • Unit 1. Sustainability
  • Unit 2. Corporate Social Responsibility and SDGs
  • Unit 3. Corporate legitimacy and good governance

MODULE 3. PREPARATION OF NON-FINANCIAL OR SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION: REGULATION

  • Unit 1. Preparation of non-financial or sustainability information
  • Unit 2. Preparation of non-financial information in Spain: Law 11/2018 on non-financial information and other provisions

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 4. TRANSVERSAL ESRS

  • Unit 1. ESRS 1 General Requirements
  • Unit 2. ESRS 2 General information

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 5. THEMATIC ESRS: ENVIRONMENT

  • Unit 1. ESRS E1 Climate Change
  • Unit 2. ESRS E2 Pollution
  • Unit 3. ESRS E3 Water and marine resources
  • Unit 4. ESRS E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems
  • Unit 5. ESRS E5 Resources and circular economy

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 6. THEMATIC ESRS: SOCIAL

  • Unit 1. ESRS S1 Own template
  • Unit 2. ESRS S2 Workers in the value chain
  • Unit 3. ESRS S3 Affected Communities
  • Unit 4. ESRS S4 Consumers and end users

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 7. THEMATIC ESRS: GOVERNANCE

  • Unit 1. ESRS G1 Business Conduct

(Practical cases and real experiences)

MODULE 8. SPECIFIC CASES: SECTORAL AND SME DEVELOPMENT

MODULE 9. DUE DILIGENCE

MODULE 10. VERIFICATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

  • Unit 1. Introduction
  • Unit 2. Acceptance of the assignment
  • Unit 3. Planning the work
  • Unit 4. Execution: information review, verification tests and evidence analysis
  • Unit 5. Closing and Reporting (Conclusions and final steps)

MODULE 11. GLOBAL CASE STUDY NEW REPORT

MODULE 12. FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE TAXATION

  • Unit 1. Sustainable finance
  • Unit 2. Sustainable taxation

MASTER SESSIONS

quality commission

Quality Managers:

On behalf of the URJC:

  • Maria Luisa Delgado Jalon. Director of the private degree.
  • Alba Gómez Ortega. Co-director of the own title.

On behalf of the CGE:

  • Salvador Marín Hernández (Director of the Research Service of the General Council of Economists).
  • Esther Ortiz Martínez (Vice President of Accounting Economists of the General Council of Economists)

Recipients

Recipient profile

This course is aimed at students with a previous university degree who are looking to specialise in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in topics related to sustainability, data analysis and an understanding of the current regulations in this area.

access requirements

Students with a previous university degree, who are looking to specialize in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in sustainability-related topics, data analysis, and an understanding of current regulations in this area.

Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Double Degree who have a maximum of 30 ECTS credits of an official university degree in Spain whose profile matches the functions legally provided for in the corresponding field will be able to access conditionally. In this case, no type of certification will be obtained until it is proven that one is in possession of the official university degree required for access to postgraduate education.

Exceptionally, they will also be able to access these professional studies without a previous official university degree that certifies work experience in this field. In this case, they will only be eligible for a diploma or a university extension certificate with the same name and number of credits as this Title, in accordance with the equivalence table included in Annex I of the Own Teaching Regulations of the Rey Juan University. Carlos.   

Selection criteria

In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered, a selection will be made based on the following objectively weighted criteria as stated:

  1. Degree affinity: The affinity of the student's academic degree will be assessed between 0% and 25%, with the maximum score being awarded to degrees with programs most closely related to the course objectives. Possession of a degree that qualifies for membership in a College of Economists or Business Professionals, or any other university degree (diploma, bachelor's degree and/or degree) will be an asset.
  2. Academic record: The academic record may receive a score between 0% and 25%, with the highest weighting going to students who have obtained the highest grades or average marks.
  3. English level: The level of English and, where applicable, other languages, will be assessed on a scale between 0% and 25%, with the highest score being awarded to students with a C1 or higher recognised through an official certificate.
  4. CV and motivation letter: The student's attitudinal and vocational aspects will be weighted between 0% and 25% through his/her CV and motivation letter, with the highest scores going to students with potentials closest to the orientation of the Course. Professional experience in the field of financial economics and accounting or in the preparation and verification of non-financial information or in matters of sustainability will be valued.

Number of places offered/Minimum number of students required for teaching: 100/40

Academic Management and Faculty

Address

On behalf of the URJC:

  • Maria Luisa Delgado Jalon. Director of the private degree.
  • Alba Gómez Ortega. Co-director of the own title.

On behalf of the CGE:

  • Salvador Marín Hernández (Director of the Research Service of the General Council of Economists).
  • Esther Ortiz Martínez (Vice President of Accounting Economists of the General Council of Economists)

Teaching Staff or URJC Staff

  • Ana Belen Alonso Conde
  • Gabriel Cachon Rodriguez
  • Alicia Cándida Blanco González
  • Jose Castro Morales
  • Cristina del Castillo Feito
  • Maria Luisa Delgado Jalon
  • Maria Isabel De Lara Bueno
  • Francis of Assisi Diez Martin
  • Sandra Escamilla Solano
  • Sandra Flores Ureba
  • Vera Gelashvili
  • Alba Gomez Ortega
  • María Patricia Miñambres Puig
  • Leonor Mora Agudo
  • Miguel Prado Roman
  • Javier Rojo Suarez
  • Miguel Angel Sanchez de Lara

Teaching staff not belonging to the URJC

  • Salvador Marin
  • Xavier Xubirats
  • Esther Ortiz
  • Marcos Anton
  • Paloma Belmonte
  • Beatriz Aibar
  • Dunia Alvarez
  • Oriol Amart
  • Manuela Cañizales
  • Jorge Capeans
  • David Curbelo
  • Isabel Maria Garcia
  • Ruben Gimeno
  • Max Gosch
  • Jose Maria Hinojal
  • Jose Ignacio Llorente
  • Ana Manzano
  • Jose Mariano Moneva
  • Victoria Nombela
  • Luis Piacenza
  • Francisco Lari
  • Gemma Sanchez-Danish
  • Francisco Manuel Somohano
  • Maria Dolores Urrea
  • Maria Antonia Garcia-Benau
  • Longinos Marín
  • Bernabe Escobar
  • Maria Miras
  • Joan Claret
  • Maria Antoinette Fernandez

Duration and development

Modality: Blended/online

Number of credits: 15

Contact hours: 2 per session generally speaking

Place of delivery: e-learning

Schedule: Online class sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16.00:20.00 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Start and end date:

Start date: January 21, 2025

Final June 30, 2025

Reservation of place and enrollment

Pre-registration period 18/09/2024 al 20/12/2024

Enrollment deadline: 08/01/2025 al 17/01/2025

Title price: 1.300 €

Possibility of scholarship (if applicable):

Pre-registration: €250. This amount is included in the total cost of the course and will be returned if your academic request is not accepted. If, once the student's application has been admitted, the enrollment is not formalized, the amount deposited for pre-enrolment will not be returned.

The start of the course is conditioned to the minimum number of students enrolled.

Documentation to attach, forms and place of delivery

the applicants they will present all the scanned documentation, in the formats allowed through the telematic self-registration application at the time of applying for admission to own degrees. They must compulsorily attach to their request the declaration of the person responsible for the veracity of the data provided in digital format.

At any time, both the Program Management and the Own Teaching Service may request the applicants to submit said certified/collated documentation through the General Registry, located on the Móstoles Campus, or in any of the registries assistants located in the different campuses of the Rey Juan Carlos University, or by sending it through Certified Mail to: Rey Juan Carlos University. General Registry. Avda. Tulipán s/n. 28933. Mostoles. Madrid

The student is responsible for the veracity and correctness of the data provided, exonerating the Rey Juan Carlos University from any responsibility and guaranteeing and being responsible for its accuracy, validity and authenticity.

Required documentation:

Students with a degree obtained from a Spanish university or a Higher Education Institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area that authorizes access to own postgraduate degrees must present the following documentation:

  • National Identity Document or equivalent
  • University degree of the studies that give access to the requested postgraduate degree.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format
  • Any other document that the Director of the Own Title specifically requires for its acceptance

Students with a foreign degree must present the following documentation:

  • Passport or Residence Card
  • Foreign Higher Education Degree (Graduate, Graduate, Architect, Engineer Doctor...) that give access to own postgraduate degree studies.
  • Certificate certifying that the studies carried out give access to an Official Postgraduate Degree in your country of origin, issued by the University of origin
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Declaration of the person responsible for the veracity of the data provided in digital format
  • Any other document that the Director of the Own Title specifically requires for its acceptance

Applicants with studies completed in foreign University Centers may be requested at any time a certificate of verification of these studies and centers, issued by an authorized Institution.

All documentation provided must be legalized in accordance with Spanish law and translated by an official translator.