Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica

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Open to Stern students only – Sophomores and up. No pre-reqs. Think strategically about social entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Costa Rica. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The SDGs recognize that these challenges – climate change, economic inequality, sustainable consumption, peace, and justice – are interdependent, and we cannot be truly “sustainable” as a global community until we address them all. This course focuses on Costa Rica, a compelling example of effective sustainable development and social entrepreneurship, and has three main pillars: 1) Sustainable Development, 2) Social Entrepreneurship and 3) Immersion in Costa Rica. Through various modalities (classroom sessions, working with Costa Rican entrepreneurs, as well as in-country experiential learning), students will be immersed in lessons from this country, and learn to think strategically about the value of building sustainable businesses – everywhere. This class includes a trip to Costa Rica in January. Attending or viewing an Info Session is required before enrolling in this course. Must be enrolled at Stern in New York City during the semester you take the course. Important Note: Seniors who plan to graduate in January - the final grade for this course will not be available until after the January trip. View the website for more details about this class and trip: www.stern.nyu.edu/costarica.