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    Impact Investment Management

    Exchange programme

    The exchange programme Impact Investment Management is designed to prepare students for the requirements of the investment management positions in companies and organisations, according to the latest developments in the business practice.

    This programme (minor*) is intended to provide students with a body of knowledge related to investing and funding approaches used by impact investors. This will be done through a combination of lectures, discussions and presentations by leading impact investors and thought leaders. The substantive areas covered will include:

    1. Financial instruments and financial markets;
    2. The differing financial return and impact return expectations of impact investors;
    3. How investors/funders and investment/wealth managers and advisors structure their portfolios and funds;
    4. Strategies used by impact investors to search for impact investing opportunities;
    5. Various financial modelling and investment valuation techniques.

    *Dutch students can follow a 30 ECTS specialisation as part of their study programme, this is called a "minor" in Dutch. To avoid confusion, be aware that this term is often used by the lecturers instead of exchange programme.   

    This programme is not available in Spring 2025.

    Facts and figures

    The programme at a glance
    number of ECTS
    30
    period
    September - January or February - June
    tuition fee
    No tuition fee

    Part of School

    Programme information

    What to expect

    About the programme

    One semester (30 ECTS) is divided into two blocks. Some courses are only offered in block 1 or 2, others will run throughout the entire semester. An overview can be found below:

     

    Method

    The way we work and assess within this programme:

    Learning outcomes

    If you have successfully completed this exchange programme then you are able to:

    • Asses, in a complex field of stakeholders, the impact of the investors and their portfolios beyond its financial performance so it contributes to the transition of society and creates value for people, nature and direct stakeholders;
    • Apply key valuation concepts, frameworks, models, value drivers, obstacles and insights in impact investing and explain how this differs from the traditional investing;
    • Own your achievements and disseminate your knowledge on various platforms such as the Impact Cafe of Blue City;
    • Possess sound research skills as evidenced in a transparent and systematic collection and analysis of data, reporting of research and findings and critically evaluate the credibility of your research;
    • Demonstrate problem-solving skills in creating a feasible recommendations for an Impact Investing project; 
    • Discover full potential as a human being and as responsible, global citizen who is aware of the boundaries of our planet;
    • Act as change-agent for a zero-carbon economy and a safe space for humanity within planetary boundaries.

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    Awarding

    After completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:

    • Transcript of records

    Course related questions?

    For course related questions, please contact Mr. Aleksandar Peric (content representative/programme coordinator) and Ms. Tineke van der Gaast (International Academic Coordinator, Rotterdam Business School).

    Subjects

    An indication of the subjects you can expect

    Block 1

    • Financial Modelling and Valuation (6 ECTS)
      Financial Modelling and Valuation (6 ECTS)

      Topics

      • Valuation of Stock and Bonds
      • Investment Structuring
      • Portfolio Management

      Learning materials

      "Damodaran on Valuation: Security Analysis for Investment and Corporate Finance", A.Damodaran. (2006). Willey ISBN: 978-0471751212

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Assess visibility of the investment proposal;
      • Determine the equity value of the company;
      • Create forward looking financial statements and free cash flow to equity and justify assumptions about growth rates, capital turnover and long-term growth;
      • Estimate risk-free interest rate, market risk premium, equity beta, unlevered beta and cost of capital;
      • Determine value of equity using Adjusted Present Value and Weighted Average Cost of Capital methods;
      • Justify market assumptions and reconcile valuation with current market price.

      Type of assessment

      • Two group in class assignments (30%)
      • Individual Assignment (70%)
    • Project Impact Investments (14 ECTS - block 1 & 2)
      Project Impact Investments (14 ECTS - block 1 & 2)

      Topics

      • Varies, assignments are provided by the companies

      Learning materials

      This depends on the type of project.

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Apply research skills as evidenced in a transparent and systematic collection.
      • Demonstrate problem-solving skills in creating a feasible recommendation for a client.
      • Own your achievements and disseminate your knowledge on various platforms.

      Type of assessment

      • Group project proposal (30%)
      • Group project deliverables presentation (20%)
      • Group project deliverables report (50%)

      Total number of ECTS (block 1 + 2)

      14 ECTS

    • Leadership and Professional Transformation (4 ECTS - block 1 & 2)
      Leadership and Professional Transformation (4 ECTS - block 1 & 2)

      Topics

      • Introduction: Leadership models and the IDGs
      • Being: Self-awareness
      • Being: Inner compass (values and purpose)
      • Being: Honesty and Authenticity
      • Thinking: Complexity Awareness
      • Thinking: Perspective Skills
      • Thinking: Futures

      Learning materials

      Various articles

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Identify necessary tools to embark on your learning and transformation journey, empowering you to become an investor or entrepreneur who can make a positive impact in the future.
      • Discover your full potential as a human being and as a responsible, global citizen who is aware of the boundaries of our planet.

      Type of assessment

      • Individual Learning Log (50%)
      • Individual Interview (50%)

      Total number of ECTS (block 1 + 2)

      4 ECTS

    Block 2

    • Financial Derivatives, Private Equity and Venture Capital (6 ECTS)
      Financial Derivatives, Private Equity and Venture Capital (6 ECTS)

      Topics

      • What is entrepreneurial finance, how does it work, and how does it differ from standard corporate finance
      • Entrepreneurial finance process; deal flow, due diligence, valuation and contracting, involvement, and exit.
      • Advanced valuation issues, more specifically with real options that comprise the use of derivatives in a capital budgeting context.

      Learning materials

      "Project Valuation Using Real Options: A Practioner's Guide",
      Kodukula, P. & Papudesu, C., 2006, J.Ross Publishing. ISBN: 9781932159431 

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Apply option pricing models, in particular binominal option pricing, risk neutral pricing and the Black & Scholes model;
      • Apply option analysis to Real Options;
      • Understand the economics of financing entrepreneurial companies;
      • Identify the goals and constraints of different providers of entrepreneurial finance.
      • Assess contractual agreements ('Term Sheets')  and how they affect company valuation.
      • Understand the financial issues in an Initial Public Offering, and how prices are set in an IPO.

      Type of assessment

      • Two group in class assignments (30%)
      • Individual Assignment (70%)
    • Project Impact Investments (14 ECTS - block 1 & 2)
      Project Impact Investments (14 ECTS - block 1 & 2)

      Topics

      • Varies, assignments are provided by the companies

      Learning materials

      This depends on the type of project.

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Apply research skills as evidenced in a transparent and systematic collection.
      • Demonstrate problem-solving skills in creating a feasible recommendation for a client.
      • Own your achievements and disseminate your knowledge on various platforms.

      Type of assessment

      • Group project proposal (30%)
      • Group project deliverables presentation (20%)
      • Group project deliverables report (50%)

      Total number of ECTS (block 1 + 2)

      14 ECTS

    • Leadership and Professional Transformation (4 ECTS - block 1 & 2)
      Leadership and Professional Transformation (4 ECTS - block 1 & 2)

      Topics

      • Introduction: Leadership models and the IDGs
      • Being: Self-awareness
      • Being: Inner compass (values and purpose)
      • Being: Honesty and Authenticity
      • Thinking: Complexity Awareness
      • Thinking: Perspective Skills
      • Thinking: Futures

      Learning materials

      Various articles

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Identify necessary tools to embark on your learning and transformation journey, empowering you to become an investor or entrepreneur who can make a positive impact in the future.
      • Discover your full potential as a human being and as a responsible, global citizen who is aware of the boundaries of our planet.

      Type of assessment

      • Individual Learning Log (50%)
      • Individual Interview (50%)

      Total number of ECTS (block 1 + 2)

      4 ECTS

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