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
Cost
$701.17
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of BSUS 5110 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68086
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68086
- $701.17
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 17:30 - 19:30 | Online |
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tobi Oyewole
Course outline
Cost
$701.17
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Reserved for students registered in the Sustainable Business Leadership or the BBA program. BBA students, please email your student ID to SBL@bcit.ca for permission to register. If you are not enrolled in either of these programs at BCIT and are seeking special permission to register, email SBL@bcit.ca.
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:
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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