FIN 672: Sustainable Finance Spring 2022
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FIN 672: Sustainable Finance
Syllabus, Spring 2022
Course Objective
Sustainable finance has emerged as new field. Today’s investors and firms and are dealing with the risks and opportunities of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Meanwhile, more and more investment managers have stepped in to offer impact products in their portfolios as investors begin to evaluate how they can invest in ways that can meet financial goals and support social and environmental change. Bridging the gap between traditional capitalism and a new context of shared economic and social value, sustainable finance is quickly becoming a core part of the mission of financial institutions and companies. This course couples established and emerging theory on how finance can be used to address sustainability challenges. It covers diverse aspects of sustainable finance, including ESG measurement, socially responsible and impact investing.
Class Meetings
Monday and Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (SB 402)
Masks are mandatory
According to University and MHBS policy, masks are required at all times including in our classroom. Adequate physical distance must also be observed, and compliance with all signage in and around the building is required. Everyone is expected to behave in a manner that is beneficial to the health and safety of all students, faculty, and staff. Appropriate masks cover the entire nose and mouth, fitting snugly over the face. Students without an appropriate face covering will not be permitted in the classroom.
Daily symptom checker
Students, faculty, and staff who are on campus are required to use a daily symptom checker and respond appropriately to the guidance it provides. When using the daily symptom checker, a student must receive a green “Good to Go” message before attending class. If a student receives a Red “PLEASE STAY HOME” message after completing the daily symptom tracker then they are required to stay home and must notify their instructor. The daily symptom checker takes no more than two minutes to complete and will soon be available online (available for download from
Google Play (Android)or theApp Store (iPhone/iOS)). “Students are required to use the Daily Symptom Checker and be cleared to attend class each day. Students may be asked to show the green “Good to Go” notice. You may be required to produce your notice at any time while on campus. Students who fail to comply or to produce their “Good to Go” notice will be asked to leave the classroom.” You could also think about positive rewards for those who produce the app on multiple days, for example.
Class attendance policy
Because students who register for hybrid or in-person instruction must be in class, the following class attendance policy language must be included in course syllabi and reviewed with students:
Unless you are approved to take this course under the Remote Learning Option, physical attendance in the classroom is required as scheduled. You are expected to participate with your video enabled during your non-classroom days. If at some point in the semester you cannot physically attend class sessions due to illness, injury, or other approved absence, you must contact the instructor for permission to temporarily attend the course online. Unexcused absences from the classroom may affect your grade.
Remote students must enable video
Students attending the class remotely are expected to turn on their webcams or join by smartphone, so they can be seen by the instructor and can engage with their classmates visually. If you have specific technical impediments, please discuss them in advance with the instructor.
Class recordings
Students are expressly prohibited from recording any part of this course. Meetings of this course might be recorded by the University. Any recordings will be available to students registered for this class as they are intended to supplement the classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate University policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not be reproduced, shared with those not enrolled in the class, or uploaded to other online environments. If the instructor or a University of Miami office plans any other uses for the recordings beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings will be notified to request consent prior to such use.
Case Studies
Below is the link to the Harvard case coursepack
https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/897581
The case studies are applications of the concepts that we will discuss in class and help understanding the application of a sustainable finance principle in a somewhat ‘real world’ setting.
Office Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 -3:00 pm. Office hours will be held online and will provide a zoom link in blackboard.
Honor Code
All students must comply with University policies for conduct and academic honesty at all times during this course. Details of your responsibilities are described in School of Business Administration's policy statement on scholastic dishonesty. Any violations of these policies will result in referral to the appropriate administrative body.
Students with Disabilities
The University of Miami provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Disabilities.
General Guidelines
Class Notes: They will be posted on the course web site (UM Blackboard) prior to the lecture date.
Related Articles: I will post up articles related to the material for each class. You are also welcome to bring articles to discuss in class. I will also be posting up related academic articles which I expect you to read before class.
Homework’s: I will be posting one of two homework’s on blackboard that will be useful in practicing basic finance concepts. You will not be required to submit them.
Written Case Analysis: Based on the timeline set up in the tentative schedule, you will required to submit written analysis of cases. The analysis and calculations will be based on basic questions that I will post up on blackboard. These questions are there to help you analyze the cases step by step.
Active Participation: I expect all students to actively participate in class and contribute to the learning process.
Difficult Topics: If you find certain sections of the course difficult, do not panic! I encourage you to discuss those topics with me and/or your friends.
Attendance: You are expected to attend all lectures. Please seek permission from me before the class if you have to miss a lecture. The finance department requires you to attend at least 80% of the classes to receive a passing grade.
Laptop Policy: Please do not use your computer during the lectures without my prior approval. The use of cell phones and PDAs is prohibited.
Continuous Feedback: I encourage you to give me feedback about the course material, my teaching style and anything else that would help you learn the course material better. You should come and talk to me in person if you have any concerns and/or suggestions. However, if that makes you uncomfortable, you can send me an anonymous email from a class email account that I have created at ( www.gmail.com). Login: fin670um, Password: vidhi670 Examinations and Grading
There will be one quiz during the term. All exams are closed book. No make-up exams or quizzes will be given unless there is a verifiable medical emergency.
Grading Policy
Maximum Possible Score: 100
• Midterm : 25% ofyour grade
• Case Writeups: 60% ofyour grade.
• Group Presentation: 5% ofyour grade.
• Class Attendance and Participation: 10% ofyour grade.
2022-01-26