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Sustainable Finance unit (BEA704)

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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

Global sustainability challenges – including climate change, natural resource depletion, and rising inequality – are affecting the commercial environment in a way that presents both risks and opportunities for the financial sector. This unit studies the evidence of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors matter and explains in detail how to incorporate these in company financial models and strategies, equity investing, bond investing, and bank lending. The unit equips students with knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the key principles and core practice of green and sustainable finance. Specific aims are to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding of: • climate change and its impacts • climate risks and emerging environmental and sustainability risks • the evolution of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment, and insurance sectors • increasing awareness of the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.

Summary

Unit name Sustainable Finance
Unit code BEA704
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Finance
Coordinator Associate Professor Dan Daugaard
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/02/2026 17/03/2026 20/04/2026 14/06/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Appraise the role of sustainable finance in making investment and financing decisions
  • Assess and apply analytical decision-making techniques to the valuation of green finance instruments
  • Critically evaluate the techniques applied to sustainability in making financial decisions
  • Communicate evidence-based sustainable finance solutions.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
081199 $2,174.00 $1,703.00 not applicable $3,284.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

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