After completing the module, students understand the institutional, strategic, and The seminar examines the conceptual and practical foundations of sustainable To successfully complete the module, students demonstrate an understanding of the
Sustainable Investing and Investor Stewardship: Context and Practice
Modul M.WIWI-BWL.0182
Kurzübersicht
Was?
Wie?
Angebotshäufigkeit
Jedes Wintersemester
Art der Veranstaltung
Projektmodul
Empfohlene Vorkenntnisse
Keine
Prüfungsleistung
Case Study mit Präsentation
Prüfungsvorleistung
Regelmäßige und aktive Teilnahme
Credits
6
Max. Studierendenzahl
20
Zugangsvoraussetzung
Keine
Modulverantwortlicher
Prof. Dr. Michael Wolff
Sprache
Englisch
Die wichtigsten Termine auf einen Blick
Was?
Wann?
Anmeldezeitraum
Bis spätestens 19.09.2025 (12:00 Uhr)
Bekanntmachung der Teilnehmenden
t.b.d.
Kick-off Veranstaltung
t.b.d.
Abschlusspräsentationen
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regulatory foundations of sustainable investing and stewardship. They are familiar with
the roles of different investor types in advancing sustainability in financial markets and
corporate governance. Students can critically evaluate stewardship tools such as ESG
integration, engagement, voting, and net-zero commitments, and apply them using
real-world case studies. They also build practical skills in team-based analysis and the
professional presentation of sustainability-related investor-company interactions.
investing and investor stewardship. It covers the role of capital markets in the
sustainability transition, the responsibilities and influence of key institutional investors,
including pension funds, asset managers, and proxy advisors, and the mechanisms
of stewardship. Core topics include ESG integration, shareholder engagement, voting
strategies, and collaborative initiatives. Real-world case studies illustrate how investors
interact with companies on sustainability issues and navigate regulatory, strategic, and
reputational considerations.
institutional, strategic, and regulatory foundations of sustainable investing and investor
stewardship. They are able to assess stewardship frameworks, such as ESG integration,
engagement, and voting, and apply these in real-world investment contexts. In the case
study, students evaluate companies based on an assigned investment strategy and
develop suitable stewardship approaches. This requires analytical skills, teamwork, and
the ability to present investment-related recommendations. The written reflection shows
their ability to critically examine stewardship strategies and sustainability-related investor
decisions.
Learning outcome, core skills
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