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

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