- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$728.01
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of BSUS 5110 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68086
Duration
Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68086
- Domestic fees $728.01International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Thu | 17:30 - 19:30 | Online |
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tobi Oyewole
Course outline
Domestic fees
$728.01
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Reserved for students registered in BCIT’s Sustainable Business or BBA programs. Sustainable Business students, can register themselves online. BBA students, please contact sbl@bcit.ca to register. Course includes a combination of live class time and independent online work each week
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
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 with a co-op option.
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
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