SFM 311Social Systems Finance

Units: 0.50
Subject: Sustainability and Financial Management

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines the influence of social system factors in asset pricing. The course will explore how an organization’s actions related to social issues such as human rights, labour, gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion impact operational outcomes and accordingly influence asset values.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - SFM201 - Social Issues in Sustainability (0.50)
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - ENBUS310 - Introduction to Sustainable Finance (0.50)
  - SFM310 - Sustainability in Capital Markets (0.50)
- Enrolled in H-Accounting & Financial Management, H-Environment & Business, or H-Sustainability & Financial Management

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

SFM 411

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2024–25
2025–26 requisites changed
2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar