MBA AF 631 - Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing

Formerly Environmental Accounting and Finance
3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course will introduce ESG (Enviornmental, Social and Governance) investing, exposing students to ESG data and indicators, ESG impact on financial performance, and sustainable investment strategies. Environmental concerns and climate change are emerging as important business drivers and gaining the attention of accountants, financial managers, and investors. As investors and society require companies to become more socially and environmentally sustainable, the measurement, management, and external reporting of information about environmental risks and performance is of growing importance. Topics covered in the course include corporate environmental disclosure and reporting, environmental management accounting, carbon markets, green project analysis, corporate environmental risk assessment and valuation, socially responsible investing, and green banking.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-req: MBA AF 620 or permission of instructor

038156:1