BUS 270 Introduction to Sustainability in Business

This is a basic course designed to give the student a background of the principles, policies, problems and functions to aid the student in understanding business concepts, with a specific focus on sustainability and small green businesses. While giving the student fundamental business acumen, emphasis will be on how businesses can be maintained for the long term without degrading the environment and depleting resources. Strong attention will be given to the triple bottom line (People, Planet, Profits) as it relates to business performance, throughout the course. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.
Date:
2013-07-05
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
South Suburban College
Project Name:
IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Sustainability in Business, business environment, corporate business structure, levels of management, small business structure, green business, business planning

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (52)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Assurance Organization:
SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:
This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
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  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
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Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
Entrepreneurial Express Mangement Certificate

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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