Course Overview
This course introduces students to sustainable business strategy, specifically how sustainability can be a strategic differentiator that can lead to improved environmental, social, and financial performance. The course covers best practices for purpose-driven organizations with an emphasis on strategic planning and developing the business case for sustainability. Students explore how business can drive systems-level change by operating within planetary boundaries and promoting social equity. Students learn how to communicate the competitive advantage of being a purpose-driven organization to influence management decision and 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
$802.16
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Distinguish between sustainability as operational efficiency and a differentiating strategy.
- Build a business case for a sustainability strategy for an organization.
- Identify key stakeholders, material sustainability issues, business risks and opportunities.
- Explain the importance of strategic partnerships and working with government, civil society and the non-profit sector to support sustainable business practices.
- Explain the Sustainable Development Goals and how they can be used as a strategic tool for business.
- Communicate the competitive advantage of sustainability initiatives to diverse stakeholders.
- Define objectives, goals and tactics and distinguish them from strategy.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Sustainable Business Strategy (BSUS 5110) 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 BSUS 5110 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 89550
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 89550
- $802.16 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 in-person at downtown campus 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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