15 913 - Strategies for Sustainable Business

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to sustainability: the alignment between healthy businesses, healthy environments, healthy societies, and an economy that meets human needs. Discusses how sustainability is changing existing business models and market structures, how to develop sustainable management practices, and how firms can implement those practices successfully. In-class simulations, cases, role-playing, and guest speakers explore emerging strategies for sustainable businesses and organizations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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