Course Overview
Measuring and reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is at the heart of sustainable business. This course introduces students to global sustainability reporting frameworks, standards and regulations. The course covers how an organization determines its material impacts and measures and reports on its ESG performance. The course explores current impact reporting methods and how organizations embed measurement and reporting into their day-to-day operations and disclose key material information to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Sustainable Business Advanced Certificate, Sustainable Business Leadership Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$784.58
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Understand the evolution and emerging trends in reporting
- Assess reporting of sustainable business practices
- Interpret and compare voluntary and regulatory standards: ISSB, GRI, SASB, TCFD, IR
- Interpret and compare impact reporting frameworks UN SDGs and B Corp
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities of collecting / interpreting data
- Compare and critique reporting standards, methods, calculations, recommendations and limitations
- Calculate and account for Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions using the GHG Protocol
- Understand how to prepare disclosures in response to stakeholder demands
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Impact Measurement & Reporting (FMGT 5330) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
- Sustainable Business
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Sustainable Business Leadership
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Sustainable Business Leadership
Advanced Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of FMGT 5330 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 89545
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 89545
- $784.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- "This course is reserved for students enrolled in BCIT’s BBA, Sustainable Business Advanced Certificate, and Advanced Diploma programs. Sustainable Business students complete registration online. BBA students contact sbl@bcit.ca for permission to register. The course includes 2 hours live online and 1.75 hours asynchronous instruction per week, for a total of 3.75 hours of weekly instruction. In addition to weekly instruction, students will spend time completing readings, homework, and assignments. "
Confirmation
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Status
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