COMMERCE 4SG3 - Corporation and Society

3 unit(s)

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of sustainability related concepts including the triple bottom line, resilience, stakeholder engagement, the tragedy of the commons, sustainability and technology, and sustainable business models. Using cases, simulations, guest speakers, a group project and reflection, students will sharpen their ability to critically analyze and debate complex and systemic issues from an informed position. Students will emerge from this course understanding both the challenges and opportunities inherent in sustainability.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of a four or five year program or instructor permission