MKTG 472 - Sustainability in Business

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Subject:

Marketing

Description:

Sustainability (environmental, social, and economic performance) is a top priority for CEOs and is increasingly embedded into business strategy, resulting in changing business models, product strategies and innovation, etc. This course explores the challenges and opportunities facing businesses through a sustainability lens. Through readings, speakers, discussions and critical thinking exercises, students will gain exposure to the key environmental and social issues facing businesses today and how they are reacting. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the tradeoffs between economic, environmental and social performance. Throughout the semester, students will analyze the complex tradeoffs and leverage various frameworks to understand how businesses determine their strategic priorities, measure performance, and communicate that to key stakeholders. FS: 11/03/2021.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sc.edu/

Phone Number:

(803) 777-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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