MET AD 580 | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investments

Irena Vodenska, professor of finance and director of finance programs at Boston University’s Metropolitan College, provides an overview of MET AD 580, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investments.
About the course: AD580 is a comprehensive investments course introducing important aspects of investing, including environmental, social, and governance issues, and their role in corporate risk management, financial markets, and investments, presented from the viewpoint of market participants and corporate leadership. The course incorporates the mechanics of investing sustainably, with long-term planning on a micro and macro level. Topics will include an introduction and understanding of the ESG market, defining the environmental, social, and governance factors important for investment decision-making, and the importance of corporate engagement and stewardship. The course will also cover ESG analysis, valuation, and integration in portfolio management.
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