MICROCREDENTIAL
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$ 2,373.00
| START DATE | 06 May |
| MODE | Online |
| DURATION | 7 wks |
| COMMITMENT | Avg 10 hrs/wk |
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Meet the Experts
Dr Kylie-Anne Richards
Lecturer - Finance Discipline Group, UTS
Kylie-Anne is an academic with research and teaching interests in sustainable finance, green finance, ESG and high-frequency finance. She has developed and lectures in the sustainable finance subjects offered in the UTS Master of Finance, MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Financial Planning and Microcredential suite.
An internationally published academic with papers appearing in the ‘International Journal of Financial Engineering’ and ‘Statistical Inference for Stochastic Processes’,Kylie-Anne is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer and leads the implementation of responsible investment practices at Fortlake.She is also a member of the Fortlake Asset Management Board and a board member of IAM Funds.
Kylie-Anne has extensive global industry experience, having worked for the Macquarie Group in Hong Kong as Head of Financial Engineering for Asia Pacific and Head of Indexation and Quantitative Trading Research at CLSA in Sydney. Most recently she held the position of Director, Portfolio Manager at QTR Capital.
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Dr Chris Meier
Lecturer - UTS Business School
Chris was awarded a PhD in Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University in 2017. He researches in the areas of asset pricing and Behavioral Finance and convenes the Unit, AFIN8018 - Investments.
Chris has published in the Journal of Behavioral Finance and Applied Economics, while outside of academia, he is an entrepreneur who has founded a number of ventures. One of his ventures is a company that provides funding solutions to the coffee industry and an online platform that facilitates commodity transactions with a focus on green coffee.
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This microcredential will introduce you to sustainable financial instruments, systems and investment decisions that can create long-term value for your organisation. Explore environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and gain insights how sustainable finance can contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
About this microcredential
The field of sustainable finance has grown in importance in recent years. This microcredential will enable you to get ahead and learn about the planet’s social and environmental challenges and the critical role of transitioning the economy to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through undertaking this course, you will develop an understanding of the advantages and challenges of integrating ESG into investment decisions.
Key benefits of this microcredential
Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you will be able to:
- Assess the role of sustainable finance in transitioning the economy to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Evaluate concepts of financially material ESG factors in investment for long term value creation
- Apply appropriate frameworks in the development of responsible investment policies
This microcredential aligns with the 3 credit point subject, Sustainable Finance (25899) in the Master of Finance. This microcredential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.
Who should do this microcredential?
This microcredential is suitable for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge & skills in financial management, including:
- Financial service providers
- Financial advisors
- Sustainability consultants
- Fund managers
- Policy makers
- Marketing specialist
- Investors
- NGOs.
Price
Full price: $2,729 (GST free)*
Special price: $2,373 (GST free)* this special price is available until 31 January 2024, 11.59pm (AEDT)
*Price subject to change. Please check the price at the time of purchase.
Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, pleasecheck theDiscountssection underAdditional course information.
Enrolment conditions
Course purchase is subject toUTS Open Terms and Conditions.
COVID-19 response
UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with theUTS response to COVID-19.
Additional course information
Course learning objectives
Successful completion of this microcredential should:
- Contribute to the development of your business knowledge and concepts
- Enhance your critical thinking and creativity
- Develop your analytical skills
- Develop your attitude and values around sustainability.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quizzes Weighting 35%
Assessment Criteria:
- Understanding the sustainability challenges and the role which sustainable finance plays in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Apply knowledge of Environmental, Social and Governance within the role of long-term value creation
- Analyse the appropriate frameworks and how these are applied to responsible investment policies
Assessment task 2: Assignment Weighting 65%
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstration via the responsible investment policy how an asset management firm can contribute to the transition of the economy to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Depth of analysis to identify the financially material ESG factors in long term value creation within the investment process and the role this plays at the entity level
- Identification and application of appropriate frameworks in the development of the responsible investment policy for the organization
To pass this course, participants must complete both assessment tasks and achieve an overall mark of 50 and above (minimum Pass). The weighting for each assessment task is indicated in brackets.
Requirements
Mandatory
To complete this online course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing. You will also require an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Discounts
Discounts are available for this course as follows:
- 5% discount for strategic partners
- 5% discount for 2 enrolments in UTS Business School microcredentials (same person or same organisation)
- 10% discount for UTS alumni
- 10% discount for 3 or more enrolments in UTS Business School microcredentials (same person or same organisation)
Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price.
How to obtain your discount voucher code
- Please contact the team atsupport@open.uts.edu.auwith your student number, strategic partnership details or details of group enrolments, to obtain your discount voucher code.
How to apply your discount voucher
- If you are eligible for a UTS alumni discount, please ensure you have providedyour UTS studentnumberduring checkout.If youhave forgotten your UTS student number,emailsupport@open.uts.edu.auwith your full name,UTSdegree and year of commencement.
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- Click on "View Cart"(blue shopping trolley at top right of screen). You will need to sign in or sign upto UTSOpen
- Enter your eligible code beneath the "Have a voucher code?" prompt and click on the blue "Apply" button
- Verify your voucher code has been successfully appliedbeforeclicking on the blue "Checkout" button.
Contact us
- For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au
- If you have a specific question about course content or requirements, please email business.futures@uts.edu.au
Book a session
Mon 06 May 2024-
Sun 23 Jun 2024
Expert: Dr Kylie-Anne Richards, Dr Chris Meier
- Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
- Online
- 4 sessions, 4 hours total
$ 2,373.00
Enrolments close on Monday, 22 April 2024, 11.59pm (AEST), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.
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As a sustainable finance expert, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the discussion on microcredentials in sustainable finance. My expertise is demonstrated through a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and experts involved in the microcredential detailed above.
The microcredential, priced at $2,373 (with a special price until January 31, 2024), is offered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and features two distinguished experts: Dr. Kylie-Anne Richards and Dr. Chris Meier.
Dr. Kylie-Anne Richards is a lecturer in the Finance Discipline Group at UTS. Her academic background, with a focus on sustainable finance, green finance, ESG, and high-frequency finance, is backed by international recognition through publications in journals such as the 'International Journal of Financial Engineering' and 'Statistical Inference for Stochastic Processes.' Her extensive industry experience includes roles at Macquarie Group in Hong Kong and CLSA in Sydney, as well as serving as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Fortlake.
Dr. Chris Meier, another lecturer at UTS Business School, holds a Ph.D. in Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies. His expertise lies in asset pricing and Behavioral Finance. Chris is not just an academic but also an entrepreneur who has founded ventures, including a company providing funding solutions to the coffee industry and an online platform facilitating commodity transactions with a focus on green coffee.
The microcredential itself aims to equip professionals with knowledge and skills in sustainable finance, addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The course delves into the role of sustainable finance in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and covers topics such as financially material ESG factors and responsible investment policies.
Key benefits of the microcredential include the ability to assess the role of sustainable finance, evaluate financially material ESG factors, and apply appropriate frameworks in responsible investment policies. It aligns with the subject 'Sustainable Finance' in the Master of Finance and may qualify for recognition of prior learning at other institutions.
The target audience for this microcredential includes financial service providers, financial advisors, sustainability consultants, fund managers, policy makers, marketing specialists, investors, and NGOs.
The course, spanning 7 weeks with an average commitment of 10 hours per week, features assessments through quizzes (35% weighting) and an assignment (65% weighting). Successful completion contributes to the development of business knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, analytical skills, and a positive attitude towards sustainability.
Requirements for enrollment include a personal computer with internet access and compatibility with web conferencing tools like Canvas, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
Discounts are available for strategic partners, UTS alumni, and group enrollments. The microcredential is offered online, with scheduled sessions led by the experts Dr. Kylie-Anne Richards and Dr. Chris Meier.
For further details or to enroll, interested individuals can contact support@open.uts.edu.au. The microcredential's enrollment closes on April 22, 2024, or when all places are filled.
