Teaching related to the Centre

Taught modules

Postgraduate level
MSc Sustainable Finance and Climate Change	Develop financial decision-making and commercial awareness in environmental sustainability with practical application to real-world sustainability challenges. Gain a well-balanced understanding across the principles of finance and investment and the frontiers of climate change science Enjoy access to our 24/7 finance lab hosting major databases including Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters. Boost your employability with advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge. Prepare for rewarding careers in various sectors, including financial institutions, green investment firms, consulting firms, and sustainability-focused organisations..
Corporate Governance and Finance (BEAM052)	The module bridges the gap between corporate finance and corporate governance. It introduces the concept of corporate governance, discusses its theoretical underpinnings, and details the role of various internal and external governance mechanisms in addressing agency problems arising in modern corporations. The module also highlights the differences between governance systems across the world. The course material is based on seminal readings as well as more recent academic research in the area and it demonstrates the relevance of corporate governance issues to both business and policy makers. The teaching is organised in the form of lectures and smaller-group seminars.
Sustainable Finance Project (BEAM101)	Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decisions. This module will introduce students to the latest development of theory and practice in sustainable and responsible finance. Students will develop an understanding of the principles underlying sustainable and responsible decision-making in finance, their theoretical underpinning, and the guidelines on how to apply them in business and investment practice. This course will be delivered in an intensive block over two weeks. Content is delivered by experts in their field and there will be an opportunity to share, reflect, and engage with other practitioners in the workshops. At the end of the course, students will complete a sustainable finance project and develop an action plan that promotes sustainable finance in their environment.

Undergraduate level
Sustainable and Responsible Finance (BEA3028)	Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decisions. This module will introduce students to the latest development of theory and practice in sustainable and responsible finance. Students will develop an understanding of the principles underlying sustainable and responsible decision-making in finance, their theoretical underpinning, and the guidelines on how to apply them in business and investment practice. The module is based on evidence from rigorous academic research. The teaching is organised in the form of weekly lectures and workshops.

Undergraduate level

Sustainable and Responsible Finance (BEA3028)

Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decisions. This module will introduce students to the latest development of theory and practice in sustainable and responsible finance. Students will develop an understanding of the principles underlying sustainable and responsible decision-making in finance, their theoretical underpinning, and the guidelines on how to apply them in business and investment practice. The module is based on evidence from rigorous academic research. The teaching is organised in the form of weekly lectures and workshops.

MBA and Executive Education
Sustainable Finance (MEAM934)	This module will provide you with an understanding of the strategic implications of sustainability challenges on financial systems, including capital management in private sector businesses and public sector policy formation. It will explore strategies and frameworks for responding to risks and opportunities posed by sustainability issues, like asset valuation, carbon pricing, climate risks and impact investing. Enhanced core competencies for decision making including managing complexity, systems and long-term thinking, and implementing collaborative approaches.
Sustainability Solutions	The University of Exeter collaborated with Capgemini Invent to develop and deliver a Sustainability Solutions Leadership Development Programme. This brought together a large group of Capgemini Invent’s consultants with the University’s top researchers in different fields of sustainability and its implications for business. The Programme aimed to help Capgemini Invent stay ahead of the game in bringing different aspects of sustainability science ‘into the boardroom’, equipping the consultants with the knowledge and confidence to address this complex but critical topic with their clients.

MBA and Executive Education

Sustainable Finance (MEAM934)

This module will provide you with an understanding of the strategic implications of sustainability challenges on financial systems, including capital management in private sector businesses and public sector policy formation. It will explore strategies and frameworks for responding to risks and opportunities posed by sustainability issues, like asset valuation, carbon pricing, climate risks and impact investing. Enhanced core competencies for decision making including managing complexity, systems and long-term thinking, and implementing collaborative approaches.

Sustainability Solutions

The University of Exeter collaborated with Capgemini Invent to develop and deliver a Sustainability Solutions Leadership Development Programme. This brought together a large group of Capgemini Invent’s consultants with the University’s top researchers in different
fields of sustainability and its implications for business.
The Programme aimed to help Capgemini Invent stay ahead of the game in bringing different aspects of sustainability science ‘into the boardroom’, equipping the consultants with the knowledge and confidence to address this complex but critical topic with their clients.

Online Masters
Sustainable Finance (BEAM082Z)	Finance is a key element to international business as financial decisions help to drive business strategy and growth. Confronting with the worldwide challenges and opportunities in business operations, global communities have raised concerns about the role of sustainable finance in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, human rights, and carbon emissions. This module is dedicated to addressing these concerns with new ways of thinking about finance and its role in business and society.

Online Masters

Sustainable Finance (BEAM082Z)

Finance is a key element to international business as financial decisions help to drive business strategy and growth. Confronting with the worldwide challenges and opportunities in business operations, global communities have raised concerns about the role of sustainable finance in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, human rights, and carbon emissions. This module is dedicated to addressing these concerns with new ways of thinking about finance and its role in business and society.

Supervision of UG, MSc and PhD Dissertations

We welcome enquiries for supervision topics on sustainable finance.