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This course introduces theoretical and practical issues related to sustainability and green finance. The course focuses on: sustainability and its internalisation in the economy; governance and firm behaviour; green in the context of finance.

One 2-hour interactive lecture per week x 10 weeks.

Students must be registered on one of the associated programmes listed in this course specification.  

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This course aims to provide students with the knowledge to understand the role of financial sector in achieving environmental goals towards a sustainable future.   In this context, the course will provide students with a grounding

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■ social and environmental challenges in the economy and environmental goals

■ firms' behaviour and governance in the context of environmental goals

■ the role of financial sector in transitioning to green economy

■ related products, strategies, and policies developed in the financial sector

■ the role of central banks in the transition of the financial sector

■ firm, industry, and country level cases of sustainability and green finance

By the end of this course students should be able to:

1. gain a deep understanding of the environmental and social challenges and sustainable development goals

2. make critical discussion of corporate decisions in the context of sustainability and understand the challenges that firms face and changing objectives of corporates

3. develop a critical and analytical approach on how to use green finance products in the economy

4. gain a deep understanding of the transition of the banking sector towards sustainability and the role of central banks in transition to green finance

5. gain a deep understanding of country-level implementation of green finance policies

6. reason logically and work analytically

7. communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats

Students must submit at least 65% by weight of the components of the course's summative assessment.