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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sustainable Finance | |||
| Reference | BSM028 | Version | 2 |
| Created | January 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of the importance of sustainable finance and environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations in making investment decisions in the pursuit of sustainable economic growth within the wider context of sustainable development, climate change, and the net-zero economy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise how capital markets work and their interface with the real economy. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the link between the economy and sustainability issues. |
| 3 | Appraise investment risks and opportunities across different asset classes, investment approaches and financial actors from a sustainability perspective. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate how financial policy instruments and initiatives may help mitigate the impact of climate change. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Capital markets, investment theory frameworks, environmental risk and financial markets, investment theory frameworks, financial policies and risk mitigation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in On-Campus mode by lectures, interactive group work and directed self study. The module is delivered in Online mode by synchronous seminars and self-directed learning from web-based learning materials, supported by discussion forums and online engagement. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Gutterman, A. S., (2021) Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing, Business Expert Press , New York. |
| 2 | Ramiah, V. and Gregoriou, G. N., (2016) Handbook of Environmental and Sustainable Finance, Academic Press, Amsterdam. |
| 3 | La Torre, M., and Chiappini, H., (2021) Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance : financial products and financial institutions, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. |