FB6890P - Sustainable Finance

Offering Academic Unit
College of Business
Credit Units
1
Course Duration
2 days
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course introduces sustainable finance, including the principles, practices, and challenges of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making. Topics covered include sustainable investing, green bonds, impact investing, ESG risks and opportunities, and the role of financial institutions in promoting sustainable development. This course aims to enlighten students with established and emerging theories on how finance can be used to address sustainability challenges. The course provides students with sophisticated and rigorous training in the nexus of sustainability and financial management. By the end of this course, students will gain a foundation in the understanding of how regulations and market forces steer corporates' and investors' sustainable investment behaviours.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

FB6890P.pdf