Course Description

FN 917 ESG AND CLIMATE FINANCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course surveys some classical and recent research literature relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); and Climate Finance-to jump-start research for DBA students. We will highlight recent accounting, management, and finance research, including disclosure, analyst forecasts, and the costs of equity capital and their linkage with ESG and climate issues. The seminar is particularly useful to DBA students with the following backgrounds: specialists in sales and security trading who interact with research departments, and professionals with a background in asset allocation, management, and accounting.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years