MGMT356: Managing for Environmental
Sustainability
Students in this class will read a number
of books describing policies and practices that leading-edge businesses are
using to create environmentally sustainable outcomes. The class will
explore the idea that -- rather than market forces and environmentalism being in
conflict -- businesses can be profitable and competitive by being
environmentally responsible.
Quotes from students who have taken
this class
“This was a very interesting and
effective class that showed a whole different aspect of business. I
thought it was very beneficial and informative – it brings to light an important
issue that is going to be key to becoming a successful
manager.”
“This class puts us ahead of the game and
gives us a competitive advantage as we go into the workplace. This class has
changed my whole way of thinking.”
“Green building design was my favorite
aspect of the class. I’m going to explore this in greater
detail.”
“I loved our In the News
discussions on Fridays. It gave everyone an idea of what is happening
around us and we could see how things we were learning in class were being
applied in businesses today – I always looked forward to these
discussions!”
“I came into this class not having a clue
and I feel I’m leaving it ‘educated.’ I loved the way the class was
organized – it made students work hard while enjoying it.”
“Most of the time during break I’ve been
talking about this class and my friends want to take it to see why I am so
excited about it!”