Mastering Sustainable Finance: ESG, Investments, & Corporate Strategy
Leverage industry insights and sustainable investment strategies to generate long-term value that advances the circular economy.
Duration
6 weeksWeekly study
2 hours100% online
How it works
Mastering Sustainable Finance: ESG, Investments, & Corporate Strategy
Explore sustainable finance and its challenges in the circular economy
Learning the intricacies of sustainable finance is essential for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance and investment sectors.
On this six-week course, you’ll explore the challenges associated with sustainability and how these challenges influence financial strategies and how you can drive change across various industries.
Lay your foundation in sustainable finance
You’ll begin this course by exploring the basics of sustainable finance. You’ll explore the challenges, the benefits, and the processes behind implementing such practices in your organisation.
You’ll consider how environmental externalities, such as pollution and resource depletion, impact sustainable finance decisions.
Transform your financial business model and portfolio into one that aligns with the circular economy
Building on this knowledge, you’ll learn to craft effective strategies that emphasise corporate sustainability, market demands, and ethical considerations.
You’ll also explore how to integrate ESG assessments into your investment portfolios, identifying the right opportunities that bring positive financial returns and social impact
Innovate sustainable banking practices to accelerate your career
As you progress through this course, you’ll gain expertise in how these financial instruments such as green and social bonds can drive change while meeting environmental and social objectives.
By the end, you’ll have filled your financial toolbox to make more impactful decisions that facilitate the transition to a more sustainable economy.
Syllabus
Week 1
Sustainability and Its Challenges
Welcome to the Course
In this course, your educator will be learning with you. Please tell us what you expect.
Understanding Sustainability and Its Challenges
In this section, Professor Chen will lead us in exploring the importance of sustainability in business and the challenges it faces.
Exploring Financial System Role, Integration Challenges, and Scenario Analysis
In this section, we will discuss sustainable finance and understand how companies make decisions through scenario analysis.
Week 2
Sustainability and Changes in Behavior
The Right Path Towards Sustainability
For the sake of sustainability, we might change our daily actions. And companies are no exception. So, what changes should they make?
The Essential Process for Companies to Develop and Implement Sustainability
In this section, we will explore the mindset shift companies undergo to achieve sustainability goals and introduce guidelines for sustainable finance.
Week 3
Strategy and Intangibles – Changing Business Model
Preparation for Corporate Transformation and Reform
In this section, we will discuss the preparations companies need to make when changing their business models and the typical sustainability issues they may encounter.
Implementing Circular Economy and Creating Long-term Value
It is important to enhance economic benefits while promoting environmental sustainability. We will explore how companies can create long-term value and achieve their vision.
Week 4
Sustainability and Equity Investment
The Relationship Between Equity Investment and Sustainability
In this section, we will understand why investment plays an important role in sustainable development.
What Is Impact Investing?
This section will introduce impact investing, exploring how companies can generate value while also making positive contributions to society and the environment through their investments.
Week 5
Sustainability and Bond Investment
The Relationship Between Bonds and Sustainability
This section will explore the role of bonds in sustainable development.
What is Green Bonds?
This section will explore the principles and key elements of green bonds.
What is Social Bonds?
This section will explore the principles and key elements of social bonds.
Week 6
Sustainability and New Forms of Bank Lending
Banking Basics and Sustainability
This section will explore the basic concepts of banking and how it promotes sustainability.
Integrating Sustainability into Lending: Risk-Based and Value-Based Approaches
This section will discuss the importance of sustainability in lending and introduce basic methods for integrating sustainability into lending practices.
Assessment Time
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the impact of environmental and social externalities on sustainable finance.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of sustainable finance.
- Practive sustainable investment actions.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals interested in incorpoating sustainable finance methodologies into their business practices. No prior knowledge is required to join, making it accessible for all.
Who will you learn with?
National Taipei University
International College of Sustainability Innovations
Master Program of Business Administration in Finance
National Taipei University
International College of Sustainability Innovations
Master Program of Business Administration in Finance
Who developed the course?
Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for over half a century due to its research, teaching excellence, internationalization and outstanding medical service.
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
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$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$134/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 24 Oct 2024
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