ENG8043 : Finance for Sustainability
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor D John Mangan
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module is designed to provide students with some fundamental concepts and techniques required for understanding the roles and applications of finance in creating a more sustainable and resilient global economy.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the list of topics below but not necessarily in this order:
• Sustainable finance and the Transition Challenge
• ESG Ratings and sustainable governance
• Climate and Biodiversity related risks
• Sustainable Strategy and Intangibles
• Sustainable financing sources
• Financial solutions for sustainability
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 5:00 | 10:00 | Preparation of 1,500 word essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Written examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 | Background reading of module topics |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
• Lectures, supported by small group teaching sessions, are used to examine, explore
and develop topics covered by structured guided learning sessions as well as guided
independent study, to develop subject-specific skills.
• Students will be invited to discuss issues related to finance for sustainability, and to
gain experience in sustainability management in the small group teaching session.
• Analytical and research skills introduced in the lectures and developed in the small group
teaching sessions and independent study..
• Learning is supported by the use of Canvas (e.g., quizzes, discussion boards).
• Guest lecturers (academics and/or practitioners) may be invited to share their expertise in
researching and teaching particular topics.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 1,500 word essay on a finance for sustainability topic or issue |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Discussions using case study and/or research papers in seminars (formative feedback by seminar leaders to students' answers, also providing suggested solutions). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
• Students will undertake formative assessments (Prob solv exercises) during the
module delivery, to build up their skills and prepare for the summative assessment
• The coursework (written essay) will allow students to practise writing about selected
topics in finance for sustainability, focusing on real-world issues. It gives students
the opportunity to demonstrate effective in-depth written communication of sustainability
theories, thematic issues and real-world applications.
• The written examination will allow students to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and independent
critical thinking skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG8043's Timetable