Sustainable Business: Perspectives, Theories, and Practices

Catalog description

This course has been designed to provide students with an introduction to the theory and practice of sustainable business. The course seeks to enable students to develop a deep understanding of the concept of sustainability; its importance, itsapplication to business; and its economic, social and environment implications. The role of government and NGOs in sustainable development is explored vis-a-vis theirrelationship to business. The course includes case study analysis as well as experiential activities to better understand the challenges and opportunities of business sustainability. Ethics and its role in sustainability will be featuredthroughout the course.