Business strategies for social impact

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. 

Structure

• Week 1: Purpose-Driven Leadership
• Week 2: How Business Drives Social Impact
• Week 3: Impact Measurement
• Week 4: Impact Investing

Schedule

This course is self-paced and it is scheduled for 4 weeks. 

Estimated learning effort

3 hours per week. You are required to pass all graded assignments to complete the course.

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