| Teachers |
Verena Braun
Patricia Dorothee Ruffing-Straube
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| Contact |
managerial.accounting@business.uzh.ch
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| Course Nr. |
03SM22MO0237 |
| Event Type |
The seminar is on-site and attendance is required. |
| Study program |
Master in Economics |
| Constituent of |
M: Wahlbereich WWF
M: Wahlpflichtbereich Accounting, Auditing and Governance (BWL1)
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| Performance Record |
• Group paper presentation (30%)
• Group research proposal (30%)
• Feedback on other research proposal (20%)
• Class participation (20%)
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| ECTS |
3 ECTS |
| Date/Time |
Wed 18.09., 14:00-18:00
Fri 4.10., 10:00-18:00
Fri 8.11., 10:00-18:00
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| Learning Content |
This seminar provides a deep dive into the current landscape of ESG reporting, unraveling the complexities of integrating sustainability into the core of business strategies. We will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by ESG reporting, delve into the implications for management compensation, financing, and supply chain operations, and examine forward-looking solutions for carbon accounting and leakage mitigation.
Through a mix of state-of-the-art theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, literature reviews, and opinion pieces, you will gain a multidimensional understanding of how ESG considerations are transforming the economic and business landscapes.
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| Learning objective |
By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
• Understand the economics of ESG Reporting comprehensively
• Evaluate potential solutions for sustainable growth
• Think ahead and contribute to the existing body of research on ESG reporting
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| Literature |
Slides introductory lecture; list of references from the syllabus. See https://www.business.uzh.ch/macc |
| Required previous knowledge |
Completed BA degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics. |
| Registration |
Interested students can apply for participation using the application form to be found on the webpage of the chair of Managerial Accounting until Sunday, August 18, 2024. The allocation of seminar places will be finalized until September 10, 2024. Applications via email are not accepted. Please note that the module can only be booked after the allocation of seminar place! Accepted applicants must book the module immediately after the seminar place has been confirmed!
Registration Link
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| Language |
English |
| Nr. of Participants |
25 Participants |
