Intro to Sustainable Business

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Introduces sustainable business principles and methods, as well as examples of how they are used in real-world situations. Students learn how to integrate sustainable business into organizational management by investigating various business functions such as marketing, supply chain management, finance, accounting, political strategy, IT management, and human resource management. In addition, the course explores the role of ethical decision-making in sustainable business practices and the importance of corporate social responsibility. Students also delve into the concepts and theories of stakeholder engagement and materiality and how it can be effectively implemented in sustainable business strategies. Throughout the course, students have the opportunity to analyze case studies of successful sustainable businesses and apply the principles learned to their own future careers in business and management.