Course on Ethics in Nuclear Financing
Online course of 300 h in Ethics in Nuclear Financing. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy of sustainable activities), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1214 (inclusion of nuclear energy in the taxonomy) and Advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course on Ethics in Nuclear Financing — studying from Malta
Malta has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear engineering relevance lies mainly in radiation protection, safeguards awareness, medical and industrial radiation use, and regulatory oversight of radioactive materials. The Malta Radiation Protection Department and the Health Directorate oversee the use of radiation in hospitals, research and industry. Engineers may find roles in medical physics support, radiological monitoring and compliance. The sector is largely confined to applied and regulatory work rather than fuel cycle activity.
Fees for Malta: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a professional route in Malta for nuclear engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Malta does not operate nuclear power plants, so nuclear engineering careers there are limited, and roles are more likely in regulation, consultancy or international work. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant regulatory body, so verify this before enrolling.
What employment could this training lead to in Malta?
Given Malta has no nuclear power generation, local opportunities are few and would mostly sit within consultancy, international organisations or firms working abroad. Employers in these roles set their own qualification requirements, and a private online qualification may or may not be accepted. Reviewing job requirements and speaking with employers will show how the training would be viewed.
Can I study this from Malta without relocating, and how is the workload structured?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, so you do not need a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and fees are payable in instalments, with possible employer sponsorship.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the economic structure and financial risks of nuclear projects.
Apply ethical principles to nuclear infrastructure financing decisions.
Analyse the criteria of the EU taxonomy and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1214.
Assess guarantees, liability cover and decommissioning funds.
Identify the interests of parties affected by a project's financing.
Assess the consistency of a transaction with the Equator Principles.
Prepare an ethical assessment report on a nuclear financing.
Who it's for
- Energy project finance analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- Sustainable finance consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- ESG analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- Infrastructure investment risk manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- Export credit agency adviser looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- Decommissioning fund manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Financing.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into investment banking.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy of sustainable activities)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1214 (inclusion of nuclear energy in the taxonomy)
- Equator Principles (EP4)
- IFC Performance Standards (2012)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, SFDR)
- Recommendation 2006/851/Euratom (management of financial resources for decommissioning)
- OECD Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Nuclear Power Plants
- Paris Convention on Nuclear Third Party Liability (2004 Protocol)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Overnight cost structure and capital costs1.2Nuclear levelised cost of electricity (LCOE)1.3Cost overruns and delays: Flamanville, Vogtle and Olkiluoto1.4Construction risk and its allocation between stakeholders1.5Decommissioning and waste management funds1.6Third-party liability: Paris and Vienna Conventions1.7Subsidies, contracts for difference and the RAB model1.8Public versus private financing1.9Export credit agencies1.10Case study: financial analysis of Hinkley Point C
2.1Ethics of responsible investment2.2Intergenerational justice and long-term liabilities2.3Financial transparency and accountability2.4Conflicts of interest in energy financing2.5Fiduciary duty and reputational risk2.6Externalities and who bears the costs2.7The Equator Principles and their application2.8UN Principles for Responsible Investment2.9Debate on whether nuclear is sustainable2.10Workshop: dilemma matrix in a financing round
3.1EU taxonomy and Delegated Regulation 2022/12143.2The do no significant harm criterion3.3JRC report on nuclear energy3.4ESG ratings and sector exclusions3.5Nuclear green bonds: the cases of Canada and France3.6SFDR and sustainability disclosure3.7Greenwashing and labelling risks3.8EIB and World Bank lending policies3.9Positions of sovereign wealth and pension funds3.10Practical exercise: ESG assessment of a nuclear issuer
4.1State guarantees and moral hazard4.2State aid and European Commission control4.3SMR financing and venture capital4.4Supply chain due diligence4.5Corruption prevention and ISO 370014.6International sanctions and project finance4.7Vendor financing: the Rosatom BOO model4.8Geopolitical dependence and energy sovereignty4.9Governance of decommissioning funds4.10Case study: financing of Akkuyu and Rooppur
5.1Affordability and impact on tariffs5.2Public participation in investment decisions5.3Local communities and shared benefits5.4Shareholder activism and investor engagement5.5Communicating financial risks to the public5.6Energy poverty and cost sharing5.7Developing countries and indebtedness5.8The role of NGOs and divestment campaigns5.9Social audit of projects5.10Workshop: stakeholder map of a power plant
6.1Selecting the nuclear project to study6.2Analysis of the financing model6.3Identifying ethical and financial risks6.4Assessment against the taxonomy and ESG criteria6.5Proposed safeguards and governance6.6Transparency and accountability plan6.7Recommendations for investors6.8Summary of conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is Excel avanzado, @RISK (Palisade), Python (numpy-financial), Bloomberg Terminal, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from financial modelling of a nuclear project, analysis of alignment with the EU taxonomy, ethical assessment of a financing transaction. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the economic structure and financial risks of nuclear projects.
Apply ethical principles to nuclear infrastructure financing decisions.
Analyse the criteria of the EU taxonomy and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1214.
Assess guarantees, liability cover and decommissioning funds.
Identify the interests of parties affected by a project's financing.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Excel avanzado, @RISK (Palisade), Python (numpy-financial), Bloomberg Terminal. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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