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.

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Starting at $745.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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 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. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.

Winter 2023 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Katherine Markova
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Fee:
$745.00
Hybrid (In-Person)format icon
Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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ENROLL BY: Jan 10, 2023
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Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 16, 2023. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Net Positive: How courageous companies thrive by giving more
ISBN 1647821304
(Optional) Book: Organizational Change for Corporate Sustainability
ISBN 1138665908
(Optional) Book: Chief Sustainability Officers At Work: How CSOs build successful sustainability and ESG strategies
ISBN 1484278658
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Tue Jan 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Tue Jan 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Tue Feb 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 21, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Tue Feb 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Tue Mar 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 21, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

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