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Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies

MGMT X 401

This course explores the business of sustainability through real-world and applied business case studies from various industries.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Hybrid
Online
Starting at $850.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the core business, economic, and profitability concepts of sustainability
  • Identify the economic viability of sustainable practices in the real world
  • Define and apply various sustainability practices and strategies

About this course:

Gain a broad exposure and intimate knowledge of the business aspects of sustainability through real-world business case studies. Key elements of this course include identifying practical tools, measuring performance and reviewing best practices. Upon completion, you have an understanding of the challenging and often competing interests between businesses and the regulatory, social and technological efforts occurring globally.
Prerequisites

ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you will receive conditional permission to enroll but you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday, Friday
Available
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Instructor: Nurit Katz
400878
Fee:
$850.00
Hybridformat icon
Location: Field Trip
Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 2025. Internet access required. 

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 19, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Feb 13, 2025
8:00AM PT - 3:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Fri Feb 14, 2025
8:00AM PT - 4:15PM PT
Field Trip

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: David Pedersen
402089
Fee:
$850.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025. Internet access required. 

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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