Green finance 2600-MSz2GFen
Introduction to green finance
Main definitions related with the green finance
Main international regulations related with ESG risk
Policies of ESG investment
Types and classification of green financial instruments
Methods of ESG risk assessment
ESG scorings and ESG ratings
Impact of ESG risk on stock prices
ESG indexes
Greenium and green bonds
Green investment funds vs conventional funds
Sustainable banking activity
Sustainable banking activity – risk management
Final Exam and Group Project Presentations
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- knows and understands:
• K_W01 - in-depth research methodology and terminology in the field of sustainable and green finance;
• K_W02 - in-depth principles, procedures and practices regarding financial management in organizations, accounting, management of financial institutions and strategies of financial institutions related with green finance;
• K_W05 - complex processes and technological, social, political, legal, economic processes and their impact on financial decisions in organizations related with green finance;
- can:
• K_U02 - correctly interpret assumed economic processes and their impact on financial decisions in organizations, the functioning of the organization and the entire economy, using the appropriate selection of sources connected with impact on financial market;
- is ready to:
• K_K01 - assessment of a critical approach to complex situations and phenomena related to financial management in organizations, accounting, management of financial institutions and strategies of financial institutions related with green finance;
• K_K03 - to comply with and develop ethical standards.
Assessment criteria
Written exam (test, open-ended questions, tasks) 50%, attendance control 10%, project 40%
Bibliography
Green and Sustainable Finance. Principles and Practice in Banking, Investment and Insurance, Simon Thompson, Kogan Page, 2023
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