Course Details

EC 200 Overview

This course is an introduction to the idea of sustainability as practiced by businesses. The challenge for all organizations, both those with and without a profit motive, is defining a sustainable vision. This is a vision that emerges after setting measurable goals and implementing strategies that will improve the organization during a time of resource shortages, global competition, and climate change. Utilizing Systems Thinking, students will learn how a profitable and viable business can protect the environment, reduce social injustice, and enhance society’s trust and confidence in private enterprises.