Below is a list of sustainable finance and accounting courses from CEFGroup:
Qualifications
The minor in Sustainable Finance is a powerful pairing for anyone trying to contribute to the global transition to a more sustainable economy, as financial decisions impact every aspect of society. The entire financial system, domestically and globally, is shifting quickly to incorporate environmental, social and governance considerations across its investments, services, products, and strategies. This selection of papers will build your sustainable finance skills and act as a strong signal to potential employers that you have developed these highly sought-after capabilities. You will learn how to evaluate climate change strategies and give recommendations to organizations in terms of their sustainability operations, strategy, investments and more. The skills and knowledge you learn in this minor can be applied across a variety of industries, as each are facing sustainability challenges and interact with finance. Your specialist skill set will be broadly desired.
| Level | Paper Code | Paper Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | ACCT325 | Corporate Sustainability Accounting and Reporting |
A detailed overview of social and environmental accounting and corporate sustainability practices, including latest trends in corporate sustainability reporting. |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | FINC320 | Sustainable Investing |
Introduces sustainability issues and perspectives in the context of Finance and provides hands on skills for sustainable investing and sustainable project valuation. |
| Master of Finance (MFinc) | FINC420 | Climate & Energy Finance |
An examination of climate and energy finance placed in their broader energy and environmental policy context.The course provides a research-led addition to our MFinc programme in an emerging field of relevance policymakers and investment practitioners. |
CEFGroup faculty also teaches into:
| Level | Paper Code | Paper Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) | ENVI312 | Interdisciplinary Aspects of Climate Change |
The scientific basis for, impacts on, and law and policy responses to climate change. |
In addition, Otago Business School offers Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus).
