| Module Title |
Climate Change & Markets |
| Module Code |
FBA1000 (ITS: EF5108) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will introduce the full range of Climate Change Risk Management techniques to business and finance professionals, equipping them with the tools to both manage such risks within their organizations, and develop new opportunities within their businesses which are impacted by climate change risk factors.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the business risks associated with Climate Change in respect of Commodity, Carbon, and Weather
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | The lecturer will present the essential ideas and core concepts pointing students towards resources where they can get further information | | Independent Study | 51 | Preparation for, and reading after lectures | | Group work | 20 | Group work on a topic assigned by the Lecturer | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Individual project on a topic approved by the Lecturer |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10079 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group assignment | Group assignment and presentation | 30% | Week 12 | | Assignment | Individual Project | 20% | Week 8 | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 50% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- D. Ellerman, F. Convery, C. de Perthuis: 2010, , Pricing Carbon: The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, 1st, Cambridge University Press,
- B. Hansjürgens, A. Ralf: 2008, Economics and Management of Climate Change: Risks, Mitigation and Adaptation, Springer,
- H. Geman: 2005, Commodities and Commodity Derivatives: Pricing and Modeling Agricultural, Metals and Energy, Wiley Finance,
Articles:
- P. Gorecki, S. Lyons, R. Tol: 2010, EU Climate Change Policy 2013-2020: Using the Clean Development Mechanism more effectively in the non-ETS Sector, Energy Policy, 38:11, 7466-7475, 6002
- 2009: Why Clean Energy Public Investment makes Economic Sense: The Evidence Base, 6003, 2
- Weathering the Storm: Public Funding for low-Carbon Energy in the post-Financial Crisis Era:
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Other Resources
- Journal: Energy Economics,
- Journal: The Energy Journal,
- Journal: The Journal of Energy Markets,
- Journal: Ecological Economics,
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