Sustainability in Business (GNED 4260)
This course provides students opportunities to analyze current environmental changes and the ways in which people and the planet interact. Students critically examine a business case for sustainability in terms of providing solutions to today's environmental and social issues.
This course is part of the full-time Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.
This course is part of the full-time Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.
Course code: GNED 4260
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41415 | January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Zenti, Shawna |
Additional Information
- Key concepts in sustainability and sustainable development
- Understanding Environmental Change - forestry, food systems and land management
- Understanding Environmental Change - water and waste
- Understanding Environmental Change - climate and energy
- Human Interaction with the Environment - population and settlement, equity
- Human Interaction with the Environment - Sustainable Cities
- The Business Case for Sustainability
- Ecological Economics and Measuring Ecological Services
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the modern business
- Local Leadership - Sustainable Businesses in Vancouver
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.