IMGT8625A-F10
Environment,BusStrat&Sustainab
This course focuses on the business opportunities inherent in many of the world's pressing environmental issues. It introduces students to the concept of sustainable business, and the opportunities and challenges associated with pursuing a path to sustainability. The course will address critical questions, including:
What are the social and environmental issues that threaten our sustainability as a society?
What are the implications of these issues for business?
How can businesses recognize the opportunities in these challenges?
What strategies, concepts and tools will help businesses address these opportunities effectively?
The class will apply a variety of learning methods including experiential exercises, field assignments, team research projects and presentations, case discussions, and structured search assignments.
What are the social and environmental issues that threaten our sustainability as a society?
What are the implications of these issues for business?
How can businesses recognize the opportunities in these challenges?
What strategies, concepts and tools will help businesses address these opportunities effectively?
The class will apply a variety of learning methods including experiential exercises, field assignments, team research projects and presentations, case discussions, and structured search assignments.
- Term:
- Fall 2010 - MIIS
- Location:
- McGowan MG102(MGWN MG102)
- Schedule:
- 2:00pm-3:30pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Aug 30, 2010 to Dec 14, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Robert Paton
- Subject:
- International Management
- Department:
- International Management
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 90046
- Subject Code:
- IMGT
- Course Number:
- 8625
- Section Identifier:
- A