SUSTAINABLE FINANCE in Spring 2021 (BA5004)

Throughout this course students will explore, critique and utilize various methods of sustainable investment including socially responsible investing and shareholder activism, green bonds, microfinance, and impact investing.

Course Master:

SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT (BA5004)

Term:

Spring 2021

Discipline:

BA (Business)

Credits:

2 credits

Type:

Regular

Level:

Graduate

Can be taken twice for credit?:

Exam Date:

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 18:30

Pre-requisites:

Major=MSc: International Management OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (NGO & Mission-Based Track) OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (Sustainability Systems Track)

Co-requisites:

None

Professor(s)

Suzanne Bodevin

Notes

We begin by exploring the linkages between two highly interdependent concepts: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). Following an in-depth analysis of corporate ESG ratings and impact measurement, students will create their own Sustainable Investment Portfolios, including risk/return analysis. Students will also discover the evolution, achievements and critiques of the micro-finance and impact investing sectors. In addition, we will propose measures to promote expansion of the industry (i.e. government policies, modification of investment funds’ fiduciary duty, more appropriate impact measurement of firms’ activities). This course will run from January 21st through March 18th.

Learning Outcomes

To investigate the origins of socially responsible investing, and how contributed to the growth of this asset class.
To understand the main sustainable investment vehicles: socially responsible investing and shareholder activism, green bonds, micro finance, and impact investing.
To comprehend basic corporate finance concepts, such as net present value and portfolio theory.
To actively use corporate ESG ratings to create a sustainable portfolio.
To work and learn collaboratively.
To critically analyse scholarly articles in the sustainable asset management field.
To reflect on the viability and growth potential of the various sustainable investment vehicles studied within this module.

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date:

Thursday, January 21, 2021

End Date:

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Day	Start Time	End Time	Room
Thursday	15:20	18:15	G-002

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