SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
DURATION
2 days
NEXT RUN
TBA
FEES
SGD 254.00 after MAX Funding
SGD 2,180.00 with GST
VENUE
NUS Business School
NUMBER
Fallon Han
+65 6516 1037
RATING
Rated 4.5/5
Skillsfuture SG
GST shall apply at prevailing rates. More info.
OVERVIEW

Learn the principles and opportunities of investing with consideration of social and environmental impact

Social and sustainable investing has been attracting increasing public interest in the recent decade. With many related investment opportunities appearing on the market, this course aims to provide insights and principles that enable better investment decisions in this emerging field.

  • The social and environmental impacts of your investment decisions, in addition to financial returns
  • Learning about the opportunities of social and sustainable investing

This course qualifies as part of a three-course requirement for the award of a NUS Professional Certificate in Financing Sustainability. The other two courses of the requirement for the certificate are Sustainable Project Financing and Financial Valuation of Social and Environmental Impact

Note: This course qualifies for 16 CPE hours with ISCA, subject to the verifiable learning requirements. For more information, please visit the ISCA website here.

Topic Coverage

The course has a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region:

  • Principles of investing and its application to social and sustainable investing
  • Impact investing and an investor’s role
  • Latest developments in corporate social responsibility and its impact when making investment decisions
  • Ways to invest in social impact bonds and green bonds

Programme Director

zhang, weina
Associate Professor (Educator Track), Academic Director, MSc (Sustainable and Green Finance), Deputy Director, Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course will be relevant to business and organisational leaders, particularly entrepreneurs, managers and analysts, who are keen to apply sustainability in their work. In addition, it will be useful for action advocates, compliance personnel and policy makers who are involved in promoting these fields in a variety of settings.

Individuals who are keen to expand their investment knowledge in social and environmentally related investments, either at the personal level or at the corporate level, are welcome to apply.

DATES AND FEES
Date Venue after MAX Funding with GST Registration
TBA
NUS Business School SGD 254.00 SGD 2,180.00
Application Procedure & Deadline
Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of financial and cost accounting concepts, as well as how companies operate within a competitive environment.

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Scheme for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Resident (PR)

This programme is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Singaporeans or PR can enjoy up to 70% or more subsidies.

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