SUS 6010 - Principles of Sustainable Management

Institution:

Alliant International University

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Description:

In an Arthur D. Little survey of 481 companies, 95% of responding executives counted sustainable development as important to their business future. The issues of sustainable management-a concept integrating economic success, environmental quality, and social equity-hold increasing interest for organizational leaders. This course examines the steps of assessing current realities (i.e., social and environmental impacts); defining a sustainable vision; setting measurable results; and designing a strategy to fill the gap. The course will include a historical review of the field of sustainability, environmental justice and social responsibility, including The Natural Step, Natural Capitalism and other sustainable models of management. The course will also introduce systems theory, whole systems thinking and biomimicry as frameworks for managing business. Includes one-unit survey of business statistics.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alliant.edu

Phone Number:

(866) 825-5426

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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