Principles of Sustainable Finance
Learn about the principles of sustainable finance to optimize the finance sector to gain sustainability and pave the way for a sustainable world
Intermediate
Online
2 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Principles of Sustainable Finance online course is designed by the Erasmus University Rotterdam and provided by the online education provider website Coursera. The course instruction is an outline consisting of nine modules that take the learners almost seventeen hours to complete. Dirk Shoenmaker(Professor of Banking and finance), Rob Van Tulder(Professor of International Business-Society Management), Karen Maas(Academic Director of Impact Centre Erasmus), Eva Rood (Director of Positive Change Initiative), and Steve Kenndy(Associate Professor of Corporate Sustainability) are the course educators who will guide the students with their expert guidance.
The course is about transforming the finance sector and achieving a sustainable economy in the world. The candidates will gain insights on sustainable banking strategies, management of resources, evaluation of sustainable scenarios, long-term value creation, and effective engagement. It also provides an overview of the United Nations’ Sustainable development goals and regarding the avoidance of strategies that consider social and environmental factors as externalities for a sustainable economy.
The Highlights
- Online programme
- Approx. 16 hours
- Flexible deadlines
- Intermediate level course
- Shareable certificate
- Self-paced learning
- Subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish.
Programme Offerings
- course videos
- Lectures
- Readings
- Practice Exercises
- Flexible learning methodology
- assignments
- Feedback
- Certificate.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Principles of Sustainable Finance fee structure
| Fees components | Amount |
| Course fees | Rs. 2,699 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The Principles of Sustainable Finance certificate is provided by Coursera to the candidates after the successful completion of the course, assignments, and tests. The candidates will have to earn the certificate by paying the course fee.
What you will learn
The Principles of Sustainable Finance online programme will help the candidates gain knowledge about the principles, concepts, and strategies of sustainable finance. It provides a deeper understanding of the long-term perspectives in finance and long-term value creation. The learners will be able to comprehend the connection between the United Nations Sustainable Development goals and finance and the finance sector. It enables the students to learn about the role of finance to foster a sustainable economy in the world.
Who it is for
This Principles of Sustainable Finance programme is for anyone who would like to develop their skills in financial management and improve their knowledge about strategies and principles of finance that drive towards a sustainable economy. Professionals and business officials like financial analysts and business management executives who work towards sustainable finance development will benefit from this course.
Admission Details
The registration process for the Principles of Sustainable Finance online programme is done according to the following steps,
Step 1: Use the link below to go to the official course page on the Coursera website.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/sustainable-finance
Step 2: Select the ‘Enroll for free’ option of the course page.
Step 3: Choose between the ‘Purchase Course’ or ‘Full Course, No Certificate’ option.
Step 4: Follow the instructions and complete the enrollment process and start the course.
Application Details
The candidates applying for the Principles of Sustainable Finance online training course will have to fill in their Email ID and a password to register for the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Trailer: Welcome to the sustainability journey
- The Sustainability Journey in Finance
- Rockstrom's planetary boundaries and social foundations
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Living wage: an example of sustainable financeD
- The role of finance
- The three stages of sustainable finance
Readings
- Introduction to week 1
- Optional extra material
Assignment
- The linkage between the UN SDGs
Discussion Prompt
- Your sustainable future
Videos
- Social and environmental factors are treated as externalities
- Perspectives of a skeptical manager
- Government regulation and taxation
- Business true pricing
- Integrated value thinking
- Sustainable scenario analysis
Readings
- Introduction to week 2
- Optional extra reading: Investing for Long-Term Value Creation
- Optional extra reading material: summary of the chapter
- Optional extra reading: Stern review the economics of climate change
Assignment
- Externalities
Videos
- The ethical responsibility of companies
- Shareholders versus stakeholders...
- Corporate governance
- Partnerships
- The sustainability quotient
Readings
- The purpose of companies
- Recommended reading material
Assignment
- End of chapter quiz
Plugin
- Alex Edmans - The social responsibility of business
videos
- The link between sustainability and strategy
- Materiality: which issues matter most?
- Integrated reporting and thinking
- Long-term value creation by companies
Readings
- Recap of week 3
- Strategy and Intangibles
Assignment
- End of chapter 4 quiz
Videos
- Efficient market hypothesis versus adaptive market hypothesis
- Academic evidence on sustainable investing
- Complicated investment chains
- Conditions for long-term investing
- Value driver adjustment example
- The case of Kraft Heinz and Unilever
Readings
- Recap of week 4 and introduction to week 5
- Case studies on sustainable valuation
Assignment
- End of chapter quiz
Videos
- Obstacles of sustainable banking
- Opportunities in sustainable banking
- Corporate bonds
- Sustainable lending
- Circular business lending
- Examples of sustainable banking
Reading
- Recap week 5 and introduction to week 6
Assignment
- End of chapter 6 quiz
Videos
- Trends in weather-related catastrophes
- Catastrophe models
- Climate stress testing
- Coping with climate change: mitigation and adaptation
- Risks in countries around the equator
Readings
- Recap of week 6 and introduction to week 7
- Climate change finance
Assignment
- End of chapter quiz
Videos
- Steering the transition
- Old and new visions for financial systems
- Finance can help. What are you going to do?
Reading
- Recap of week 7 and introduction to week 8
Assignment
- Final quiz
Video
- The power of one: a hopeful story
Readings
- Our sustainability journey
- Thank you!
Discussion Prompts
- Your sustainable future
- What can you do?
Instructors
Erasmus University, Rotterdam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Erasmus University Rotterdam offers the Principles of Sustainable Finance online course on Coursera.
The candidates can get the advantage of accessing the graded assignments and the certificate along with the course materials.
The course is already made available on the Coursera website, you can join immediately after enrolling for the course.
No, there is no final exam scheduled for the course completion.