Building and Measuring Sustainable Business Models

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This course examines how social enterprises create, measure, and sustain meaningful impact through sustainable business models and innovative funding strategies. The course examines how successful social ventures maintain financial health while maximizing impact, with particular focus on funding strategies and performance measurement. Through case studies, invited speakers, and applied learning, students develop the skills to create financially sustainable social ventures while measuring their community impact. Counts as a Communication Intensive course. Prereq: Academic Inquiry Seminar (AIQS) or SAGES First Seminar.