Special Topics in Finance
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Scheduled classes are offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Scheduled classes are offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings.
Pre-requisite: Junior Standing, Minimum C- in FINC 334
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
This course explores the intersection of finance and sustainability, with emphasis on firm valuation analysis. It will introduce how sustainability (i.e. environmental, social, and governance (ESG)) issues have become financially material for corporations, risk management, and investments in capital markets. Topics include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, impact investing, ESG risk and cost of capital, and financial valuation methodologies.
Learning outcomes: Understand the principles of sustainable finance and firm valuation using discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
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