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The module provides an understanding of an enhanced approach to valuation and portfolio construction, with an emphasis on sustainability considerations. Integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision making and sustainable finance are paramount for the future of financial management, requiring an expanded and alternative approach to valuing assets. Key drivers of sustainability, methods of measurement, new sustainability accounting and reporting standards, and their implications will be studied.听听
Starting from models for valuing risky assets and the corresponding portfolio structuring - the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the implications of including sustainability and the potential for creating outperformance will be studied. The module is based on real world examples and current best practices, from corporates to financial institutions to sustainability ratings and rating agencies, reflecting the current, dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape in this field.
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At the end of this course, students will have:
1. A critical understanding of asset valuation and alternative valuation methods.
2. A critical understanding of variables that impact on prices.
3. A critical understanding of different asset classes.
4. A critical understanding of models for valuing risky assets and the portfolio structuring of these.
5. A demonstrable ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the analysis of case study examples.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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