Introduction to Responsible Business Management

Catalog description

Students will learn the importance of, and be exposed to, responsible business management practices that need to be applied throughout an organization (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Marketing) to maximize economic performance and ensure ethical conduct. In this course, students will be introduced to foundational concepts in ethics and sustainability, along with inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA ) as pillars of responsible business management and economic performance. Students will explore the ethical dimensions of business decisions, the role of sustainability in management practices, and the importance of fostering inclusive, accessible organizational cultures as foundational to organizational success. This course emphasizes the value of multiple perspectives, critical thinking, innovation, oral and written expression, presentation, and reflection.