Module: Finance for Sustainable Operations

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Finance for Sustainable Operations
Module Code	FBA1030 (ITS: EF5184)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10692	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Liam Hourihane	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	n/a	100%	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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None