Aims

This course evaluates the following learning outcomes:

The student

1.1 (ISF) analyses operational problems related to the banking sector with a holistic perspective on social, environmental and ethical issues. 

2.1 (ISF) analyses strategic problems relevant to the financial sector based on an integrated vision. This implies that both the internal functioning of the financial institutions (eg impact of risk management on banking strategy) as well as the institutional context (eg regulation) are taken into account, as well as their importance for other stakeholders (government, customers,…)

2.2 (ISF) explains how environmental, social and governance factors, as well as fundamental financial factors can affect the decisions of investors who seek for a specific return/risk profile of their portfolio

2.5 (ISF) integrates mainstream finance and innovations in sustainability to respond to the complex challenges for international financial institutions and markets

4.1 (ISF) critically reflects about the impact of social and regulatory developments in the regional and global financial sector on the management of financial institutions and portfolios.

10.1 (ISF) Keeps his/her knowledge about the financial sector up to date, based on both developments in the sector and scientific publications

10.2 (ISF) Is aware about the latest thinking on sustainable investing, micro-finance, financial stability and other international and sustainable issues in the financial sector.

10.4 (ISF) reflects about the validity and relevance of mainstream frameworks in finance, as well as their assumptions and the applied analytical methods. Confronts these frameworks with scientific evidence and evolutions and events within the financial industry. 

Previous knowledge

If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first:

- Financial markets and institutions

- Corporate finance

Is included in these courses of study

• Master handelsingenieur (Leuven) 120 ects.
• Master handelsingenieur (Leuven) (Minor: Sustainable management) 120 ects.
• Master of Business Engineering (Leuven) (Minor: Sustainable Management) 120 ects.
• Master of Actuarial and Financial Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
• Master in de handelswetenschappen (dag + avond, programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2024-2025) (Brussel) 60 ects.
• Master of Business Administration (Brussels) 60 ects.
• Master of Business Administration (Brussels) (Track International and Sustainable Finance) 60 ects.
• Master in het milieu- en preventiemanagement (Brussel) 60 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
• Master of Management Engineering (Brussels) 120 ects.
• Master of Management Engineering (Brussels) (Major Sustainable Management) 120 ects.
• Master in de handelswetenschappen (programma voor studenten gestart in 2024-2025 of later) (Brussel) 60 ects.