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The Impact Investing (Online) program will enable you to:
Explore how mainstream financial instruments and financial markets work as the backdrop for devising a sustainable investing strategy
Understand the investment value chain, from asset owners and asset managers to organizations, using application exercises and case studies to illustrate these three vantage points
Discover how successful impact investors measure social and environmental impact and use it to guide investment decisions
Examine seven approaches to sustainable and impact investing:
Private equity in frontier markets
Environment, social, and governance (ESG) integration
Mission-related investments
Social impact bonds
Green bonds
Crowdfunding
Investment stewardship
Institutional investors and family office professionals who need to upskill in this increasingly important investment segment, justify impact investing, and respond to stakeholder demand
Venture capitalists, angel investors, and high net worth individuals who want to advance their mission of making a positive impact with their investment dollars, gaining the quantitative and qualitative skills required to make a measurable impact
Financial advisors and consultants who want to provide intelligent impact investing solutions for modern investors, including millennials and Gen Zers, who are more motivated to invest in assets that align with their personal values
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of financial markets and instruments such as equities, bonds, and CDOs is required.
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of financial markets and instruments such as equities, bonds, and CDOs is required.
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from accomplished faculty, and industry experts whose diverse backgrounds encompass a broad range of disciplines
Capstone Project
Engage in a multifaceted experience where you apply program learnings to a real-world case
Peer Interaction
Stimulating discussions with like-minded global peers expand your professional network and build a supportive community
Case Studies
Through exploratory sessions, examine practical examples and find innovative solutions to strategic challenges
Live Faculty Sessions
Get actionable insights in live online interactions with faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields
Engaging Assignments and Activities
Hone business acumen and executive skills with try-it activities that help you redefine your potential
Through a wide range of activities, you will leverage the same tools and frameworks used by successful impact investors, yielding highly practical skills with immediate impact.
Evaluate a portfolio’s level of risk using the Sharpe ratio
Calculate valuation based on discounted cash flow
Identify a portfolio that aligns with a chosen investment strategy
Discuss the four success factors related to social impact bond success
Apply the operating principles for impact management to an investment project
Identify ways that microfinance facilitates financial inclusion
Managing Director, Responsible Investing, Trinity Church Wall Street and Co-Founder, IADEI
Upon completion of the Impact Investing (Online) program, you will receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education. This certificate also awards two credits towards the Certificate in Business Excellence, which grants select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn More
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
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Flexible payment options available.
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