Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies
MGMT X 401
This course explores the business of sustainability through real-world and applied business case studies from various industries.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Starting at $715.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
What you can learn.
- Understand the core business, economic, and profitability concepts of sustainability
- Identify the economic viability of sustainable practices in the real world
- Define and apply various sustainability practices and strategies
About this course:
Gain a broad exposure and intimate knowledge of the business aspects of sustainability through real-world business case studies. Key elements of this course include identifying practical tools, measuring performance, and reviewing best practices. Upon completion, you'll have an understanding of the challenging and often competing interests between businesses and the regulatory, social, and technological efforts occurring globally.
Prerequisites
ENVIRON X 400 Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction.
Spring 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 01, 2021 12:00:00 AM)
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
David Pedersen
379476
Fee:
$715.00
Notes
Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.
Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 2, 2021. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 02, 2021
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
The Responsible Company: What We've Learned From Patagonia's First 40 Years
by Yvon Chouinard
©2012
Patagonia Books
ISBN 9780980122787
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