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)
Credits
2 credits
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
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.
Term
Spring 2021
Discipline
BA (Business)
Type
Regular
Can be taken twice for credit?
Off
Level
Graduate
CAMS ID
41489
Code
BA5004
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.
Name
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Start Date
Wednesday, January 20 2021
End Date
Wednesday, March 17 2021
Start Month
January
Exam Date
Thursday, May 06 2021 - 18:30
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