Specialize in Managing for Sustainability
More than ever before, major companies and entrepreneurial ventures are seeking competitive advantage and success by embracing sustainability — social and environmental responsibility — as a core business strategy. Farsighted leaders recognize that this new way of doing business requires new skills in business management including social entrepreneurialism, inter-disciplinary problem solving and a triple bottom line approach of economics, environment and society.
Add the Managing for Sustainability specialization to your degree and learn what businesses are facing in a world where resources are scarce, social safety nets are declining, and customers and commentators are concerned about companies behaving in ethical and responsible ways.
There are alternative ways to reduce the negative impact of economic activities through:
- environmental finance and accounting
- corporate social responsibility
- social entrepreneurship
- social marketing.
Examine the role of business in fostering the long-term health and viability of communities, the environment and the company.
A Managing for Sustainability specialization requires
Electives
Choose 4
- Managing for Sustainability, MGMT6821
- Business and the Natural Environment, BUSN6830
- Accounting and Finance for Sustainability, BUSN6850
- Supply Chain Management, BUSN6828
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, MGMT6822
- Non-Profit and Social Marketing, MKTG6800
- Innovation in the Social Sector, ENTP6858
- Business Planning for Social Entrepreneurs, ENTP6860
- Internship/Field Study, MGMT5939
You must choose three of the courses from the courses listed above, but you may submit a petition to the Program’s Office to substitute a fourth course offered in the sustainability area across the University of Colorado Denver campus.
Options
One course may be taken outside the Business School from a school or college offering courses in sustainability.
An internship/field study focused on sustainability can also substitute for one of the elective courses.
Courses are campus-based, online or hybrid (a combination of in class and online work).
Get a certificate with your degree
When you complete the Managing for sustainability specialization you also receive a certificate of completion in Sustainable Management and it is noted on your transcripts.
When you complete any of the approved specializations you will have it designated on your official transcript. If you are interested in a specialization, please complete an Intent to Declare a Specialization form. Please note that not all specializations are currently offered solely online.
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