AS 4123 - Sustainable Enterprise

Institution:

Unity College

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Description:

This is a problem-based learning course in sustainable enterprises. The concepts and ideas learned apply to both for-profit and non-profit enterprises. Students first learn the basics of small business start-up and operation, specifically: the business model and business plan, the market niche and marketing (with specific attention to the problems of premium market companies), regulatory and taxation compliance, accounting and reporting, including green accounts, management operations, personnel management, and general business-problem solving. The class then turns to local and regional green business case studies. Problems are drawn form areas such as alternative energy sys-tems, energy efficiency, agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, food services, lacal products, and ecotourism. Problems challenge students to examine and solve is-sues offinance, production, marketing and quality control in real world situations. Credits: 3 offered Semester II Prerequisite: AS 3133 and Junior Status

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unity.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 948-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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