Module: Finance for Sustainable Operations

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Finance for Sustainable Operations
Module Code	EF5184 (ITS) / FBA1030 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Liam Hourihane
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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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: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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