Academic Catalog 2016-2018

BUS 4080 Socially and Env Resp Mgmt

This course examines socially and environmentally responsible management. These topics include new ways of thinking about business and economy involving environmental and social interaction. Students explore current developments in sustainability across the functional areas of businesses, and learn to critically evaluate social and environmental problems through a holistic managerial lens. Topics including sustainability frameworks, stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility, the triple bottom line, cross-sector collaborations, environmental management systems, social entrepreneurship, fair trade, and sustainability reporting will be covered. Global perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: BUS 3011 or equivalent.

Credits

3.00 units

Prerequisite

BUS 3011 - lecture