This module introduces students to the principles of corporate finance, covering key concepts such as investment decisions, capital budgeting, and valuation. Students learn fundamental tools including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and portfolio theory. The course also explores financing through equity and debt, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), and the concept of Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Emphasis is placed on analytical thinking and decision-making under certainty, preparing students to evaluate financial instruments and present value-based investments. Exercises and tutorials encourage teamwork and the presentation of applied financial solutions.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of financial management principles, including financial tasks, goals, and planning. It delves into various financing methods such as equity and debt financing, alongside mezzanine and internal financing strategies. The course also covers financial derivatives, including options and futures, and their applications in risk management. Additionally, it addresses financial policy, focusing on financial analysis, capital costs, and capital structure policy.
The course focuses on sustainable finance while incorporating various current regulatory topics. It begins with an introduction to stocks, bonds, capital markets, and financial products, providing a fundamental understanding of these areas. Next, it covers the basics of sustainable finance and investing. Additionally, the course delves into EU Sustainable Finance regulations and the investment advisory process, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
The course covers fundamental and advanced Excel techniques, including descriptive and inferential statistics. Furthermore, students learn how to develop a sustainability index and assess the sustainability of firms using LSEG's ESG ratings. After completing this course, students should be able to write an empirical bachelor’s thesis.
This module focuses on advanced topics in sustainable finance, emphasizing the application of quantitative methods with financial market data. Students will learn to conduct empirical research, including data analysis and the interpretation of academic literature. Exercises in R using real-world data reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing students for careers in finance with a sustainability focus.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the risk management side of sustainable finance after introducing students to the basics of sustainable finance. Case studies of firms' sustainable and non-sustainable related risks provide students with a deep dive into current risks firms face before delving into possible solutions.
This course aims to introduce students to sustainable finance, fostering a deep understanding of current academic, political, and practical developments in the field. It is tailored to students interested in pursuing a master's thesis in sustainable finance, covering foundational concepts, thematic discussions led by external experts, and culminating in seminar papers and student presentations exploring advanced topics.
This course, in collaboration with EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM), aims to deepen practical knowledge of sustainable portfolio management. Students will conduct empirical capital market studies in R using sustainability indicators and present their findings in seminar papers and presentations.