About this Course
When is it good business practice to invest for social good? What are the most innovative and effective business strategies for developing positive social impact around the world? Designed by renowned Wharton professors Katherine Klein and Chris Geczy to help individuals, organizations, and investors bring about societal change, this course introduces the fundamentals of impact investing, and developing a business strategy that drives social impact. You’ll learn how to become a leader who cultivates purpose and inspires change, measure societal impact through evidence-based models, and invest in ventures effectively and meaningfully. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of leading an organization with purpose, and be able to build successful strategies that bring impactful change to the world
What You'll Learn
- Identify best practices for impact investing
- Develop leadership skills fostering purpose and change
- Measure social impact using evidence-based models
- Invest effectively in socially impactful ventures
- Build successful business strategies for social impact
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English
Instructors
Katherine Klein
Edward H. Bowman Professor of Management
Christopher Geczy
Adjunct Professor of Finance