Course Overview
BSUS 0743 is a project-based non-credit capstone course for alumni of the Sustainable Business Leadership (SBL) Program. As a capstone experience, this course allows SBL alumni to work on an integrative project, using concepts learned from the program. In this course students will form teams based upon their interests. This non-credit capstone gives alumni the opportunity to further explore the interfaces between sustainability, leadership and change management, operations management, marketing management, and environmental management within the context of entrepreneurial ventures, innovative for profit corporations, and non-profit ventures.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of the Sustainable Business Leadership Advanced Certificate.
Credits
0.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to scientific inquiry and the research process – from general epistemology through to more detailed methods, via analysis of the demands of a peer reviewed proposal.
- Effectively execute the research process (i) in this broader context (ii) and by means of a scientific research proposal by examining the details of a contemporary and critical sustainability/environmental/social problem or opportunity.
- Research, develop and integrate components of a business/sustainability plan including an industry analysis, product/service, design and development plan, operations, timeline and critical risks, and the proposed business offering.
- Conduct primary and secondary research for the business venture/implementation including appropriate due diligence assessment and summarize scientific papers and clearly convey ideas and criticisms in writing.
- Evaluate and critique the business model, and strategic plan of a business venture/implementation to ensure sustainable growth/change.
- Demonstrate the capacity to think strategically about a business venture in a complex and changing environment.
- Present an innovative business/sustainability concept plan to a panel of judges including management, potential investors, entrepreneurs, bankers, leaders in the community and other stakeholders.
- Integrate knowledge and skills from the first term coursework to produce an exceptional business or sustainability concept plan/proposal.
- Demonstrate leadership and organization skills by establishing priorities, setting realistic expectations, and completing objectives within a team environment.
Effective as of Fall 2018
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