Economics and Finance of Energy Management (ENGY7107)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
General contact hours 4 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Recommended companion
ENGY7004
Restricted
Restricted to MES, GDES, students.
Assessment methods
Assignment, examination, group-based project work
Course enquiries
Prof Peta Ashworth (p.ashworth@uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the factors that govern a company's exposure to the financial and economic aspects of climate change and carbon and energy management. Topics covered include project appraisal, methods for evaluating non-financial costs and benefits, developing a business case for a proposed investment including risk analysis. The course also introduces concepts of carbon lock-in, divestment, carbon risk reporting and stranded assets in a disrupted energy market.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |