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Module Title
Ethical Finance and Sustainability
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Birmingham Business School
Module Code
07 25263
Module Lead
Phillip John Cadle
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
As an optional module: MBA IB, MBA GBF and MBA S&PM
Exclusions
Description
This module deals with ethical issues drawn mainly from the investment and banking sectors of the financial services industry. Illustrative examples may include fraud, manipulation of markets, insider trading, high speed trading, fiduciary responsibilities, predatory lending and the securitisation of subprime mortgages. Social and corporate responsible investment and corporate sustainability will also be dealt with. Corruption in public sector projects may also be covered.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Discriminate and critically appraise commercial banks and investment institutions within the financial system.
Demonstrate a comprehensive an advanced understanding of the governance and investment stewardship of banks.
Define, explain and apply the tools of responsible investment to firms and situations.
Define and critically appraise financial inclusion.