The course is led by Professor Dirk Schoenmaker, a renowned expert in sustainable finance, who highlights the importance of this integrated approach: “Corporate finance focuses on valuation of companies and projects, steering investment decisions. Modern companies also incorporate social and environmental factors alongside financial factors in their decision-making. This MOOC shows how this can be done in a consistent way.”
Real-world insights
The RSM MOOC is designed for anyone interested in sustainable finance: students, finance professional or business leader aiming to incorporate sustainability into corporate strategies.
In addition to core instructors from Erasmus University Rotterdam, the MOOC features guest lectures from experienced practitioners in the fields of impact valuation and impact investing. This practical input bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, providing learners with a well-rounded perspective on sustainable finance.
Prof. Schoenmaker adds: “I’m really excited that next to our core teachers of Erasmus University, we have several practitioners joining us. That brings the real world of impact valuation and impact investing to the MOOC classroom.”
The Sustainable Corporate Finance MOOC covers essential topics such as:
- The fundamentals of corporate finance and sustainability
- Methods for integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making
- Impact valuation and sustainable investment strategies.
RSM MOOCs
All of RSM MOOCs are developed by experts in education and learning innovation. The MOOCs offer just the right amount of challenge, allowing participants to learn effectively and work towards a MOOC certificate without compromising your other activities.
RSM’s MOOC, Driving business towards the SDGs, won a 2019 Award of Excellence from the SDG Academy, the online education platform of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations.
