Sustainable Finance

Overview of Sustainable Finance Track

The Sustainable Finance track equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of finance in the context of sustainability. As global markets increasingly prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, finance professionals play a crucial role in driving sustainable economic growth. This track offers a deep dive into sustainable financial practices, including sustainability reporting, risk management, and impact investing. Students will gain expertise in sustainable financial instruments, carbon markets, and sectoral decarbonization, preparing them to lead and innovate in a finance industry that demands both profitability and responsibility. 

The Sustainable Finance track is aligned with the SMU pillar of “Sustainable Living”. Students who complete the requirements of the Sustainable Finance track will: 
1. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of sustainable finance principles and practices, essential for driving financial innovation and responsible investment. 
2. Be prepared to leverage emerging career opportunities in sectors prioritizing sustainability, such as impact investing, ESG reporting, and sustainable risk management.

Curriculum

Please see below for track requirements (applicable for AY2019/2020 intake onwards). For intakes before AY2019/2020, please see pdf file for the requirements.
You will need to declare FNCE with Track in (Sustainable Finance) as your major and you must take:

Compulsory courses for Finance major:

• Corporate Finance (FNCE201)
• Corporate Reporting and Financial Analysis (ACCT201)
• Financial Markets and Investments (FNCE102) (This course replaces the old FNCE102 FIIM)

Sustainable Finance track:

Compulsory Sustainable Finance Track courses (3 CUs):

• Sustainable Finance (FNCE314)
• Sustainability Accounting and Reporting (ACCT431)
• Sustainability Management and Governance (MGMT235)

Complete 2 electives from the following courses (2CUs):

• Sustainable Finance Instruments (FNCE318)
• Sustainability Risk Management (FNCE319)
• Sectoral Decarbonisation Knowledge (FNCE320)
• Carbon Markets and Products (FNCE321)
• Sustainable and Impact Investing (FNCE322)