- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the field of ecological economics by providing a theoretical grounding in first principles and exploring efficiency in the distribution of resources in society. The course covers the philosophical and theoretical basis of both neo-classical and ecological economics—emphasizing how economic systems interact with social and environmental systems. The course focuses on how to reduce pressure on nature and increase human wellbeing in economically viable ways with reference to case studies that provide opportunities to examine economic principles and their application to environmental, social, and resource-use issues.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$785.16
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the conceptual framework and approach of the rapidly growing interdisciplinary field of ecological economics.
- Examine methods for analyzing links between types of consumption and production and the bio-physical impacts on nature.
- Analyze the philosophical and theoretical basis of the neo-classical economic paradigm.
- Analyze the philosophical and theoretical basis of the ecological economic paradigm.
- Assess possibilities for reducing socio-economic pressures on nature through technological change and ecological restructuring.
- Critique the major theories and programs (such as eco-efficiency, eco-effectiveness, ecological modernization, and industrial ecology) that can restructure contemporary economies to reduce their pressure on nature and increase human wellbeing.
- Propose policies that reduce pressure on nature and increase human wellbeing in economically viable ways with reference to ecological economic empirical research.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Ecological Economics: Social and Environmental Policy (BSUS 7100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of BSUS 7100 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68159
Dates
Apr 23 - Jul 30 Seats Available
- CRN 68159
- $785.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| Apr 30 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| May 07 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| May 14 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| May 21 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| May 28 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jun 04 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| Jun 11 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jun 18 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| Jun 25 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jul 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| Jul 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jul 16 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
| Jul 23 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jul 30 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2895 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Michael Barkusky
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Flexible Learning (formerly Part-Time) BBA Degree Program, Option 1 – Global Business. Registration approval is automatically given upon full acceptance into the program. This is a hybrid course with alternating weeks of in-person and online classes held via MS Teams, beginning with in-person week 1. Please note that the last 3 weeks will be held in-person.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.