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15.499 Practice of Finance: Social Impact Investing

(); second half of term
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, 15.415, or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-6
You must participate in Sloan's Course Bidding to take this subject.
Lecture: TR4-5.30 (E62-250)

Deep dive into social impact investing -- an approach intentionally seeking to create financial return and positive social impact that is actively measured. Imparts a solid analytical framework for evaluating the spectrum of social impact investments, including mission related investing. Includes a project which provides practical experience in evaluating an impact enterprise or a public markets ESG strategy. Students gain experience in structuring different types of investments, and critically compare and contrast these investments with traditional mainstream investments, with a view to understanding structural constraints. Designed for students interested in the intersection of finance and social impact. Provides career guidance and networking opportunities.
G. Rao
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