Sustainability Theory and Metrics

In this course, students develop a theoretical foundation for understanding and assessing sustainability in business practices. Students examine the theoretical framework, core concepts and the business case for sustainability. Activities and readings explore regional and global trends affecting sustainability, such as climate change and increasing stress on global ecosystems, sustainable community development, turbulent markets, disruptive technologies, and the impact of disparity between rich and poor. Sustainability measurement and reporting systems are compared and evaluated.

Requisites:

  • Complete all of the following
    • Completed at least 1 of the following:
    • Earned a minimum grade of C (60%) in each of the following:
      • ACCT261 - Introductory Financial Accounting 1 (3)
      • ENGL100 - English Composition (3)
    • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
      • MKTG281 - Principles of Marketing (3)
    • Completed or concurrently enrolled in at least 1 of the following:
      • MGMT204 - Principles of Management (3)
      • MGMT216 - Organizational Behaviour (3)
    • Students may also fulfill the math requirements by successfully completing the College of the Rockies Business Management Diploma with a least a 65% average or are admitted into the Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business Practices program.

Course Code: MGMT-310

Course Type: Business Management

Tuition Fees: $ 372.57

Delivery Methods: ℹ️

  • On-campus
  • Online
  • Hybrid

Credits: 3

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