Subject description
This subject focuses on the emerging demand by investors and wider community for socially responsible investing. This subject will cover ethics in investing, good corporate governance, social impact and green bonds, environmental finance, the importance of finance and economics in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, socially responsible investing, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Wollongong, Sydney & Distance Learning:Please refer to subject timetable / subject Moodle site for contact hours detail
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate and mitigate emerging financial risks posed by sustainability issues and assess how they align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
2.
Explain how the principles of the UN SDGs impact the financial decision-making process.
3.
Evaluate and select appropriate financial instruments to fund companies and projects that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4.
Apply professional judgement to propose solutions to problems in diverse contexts using economic, finance, regulatory and ethical perspectives.
5.
Develop effective collaborative communication with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to socially responsible finance.
Assessment details
Quiz
Individual Report
Group Report & Presentation
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.