SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT (BA4004)

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We will explore the evolution of the Sustainable Finance sector, and its roots in ethically responsible investing. Following an in-depth analysis of corporate ESG (Environmental,Social & Governance) ratings and impact measurement, students will create a Sustainable Investment Portfolio using data provided by an ESG ratings agency. Students will then analyze and critique other SF vehicles such as active ownership, micro-finance, impact investing, green bonds and carbon trading sectors. Lastly, student will draw linkages between the SF vehicles studies and their role in achieving social/environmental goals. Pre-requisite:
Junior Standing

Code: 
BA4004
Name: 
SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Discipline: 
BA (Business)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
2
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
College Level=Junior
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the main sustainable investment vehicles: socially responsible investing, shareholder activism, green bonds, micro finance, and impact investing.
  2. Work collaboratively to assess ESG/impact measurement of corporations as part of a sustainable portfolio exercise.
  3. Students will demonstrate their understanding of: (1) the tools used to evaluate corporate
  4. ESG performance and impact measurement, and (2) the utilization of various Sustainable
  5. Finance vehicles to achieve social/environmental goals.

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Spring 2024 BA4004 SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

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