Module: Finance for Sustainable Operations

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Finance for Sustainable Operations
Module Code	EF5184
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Liam Hourihane Semester 2: Liam Hourihane Autumn: Liam Hourihane
Module Teachers	Liam Hourihane
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module aims to introduce students to the key financial issues faced by modern-day financial managers of corporations; the course will also equip students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make financial decisions. This course goes beyond traditional financial analysis and emphasises integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making. Students will explore the principles of responsible investing, sustainable portfolio management, and the role of financial institutions in promoting sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the assumed objective of corporate finance and the role of the financial manager.
2. Analyse the concept of the time value of money and its relevance within the context of long-term decision-making.
3. Apply a range of computational techniques to various corporate investment appraisal problems.
4. Interpret and evaluate findings from empirical studies relating to corporate finance decision-making.
5. Identify key stakeholders in sustainability corporate finance and analyse their interests and influence.
6. Apply critical thinking skills to identify sustainability challenges and develop innovative financial solutions.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Lecture	71	Independent study
Lecture	30	Revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Glen Arnold: 0, Corporate Financial Management,
Brealey and Myers: 0, Principles of Corporate Finance,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MSBM	MSc in Management (Business)
MSSM	MSc in Management (Strategy)

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