GBM703 - Sustainable Management

Subject Title
Sustainable Management

Subject Description
Sustainable ManagementThrough this course, students learn foundational skills to become tomorrow's green business leaders. Students explore the principles, values, and best business practices of industry leaders in a wide array of sectors, including construction, transportation, manufacturing, food production and distribution. Students familiarize themselves with industry and association standards, current Green certification processes, and sustainable business practices. Case studies and guest speakers provide students with the knowledge to green the supply chain of a current or future business or workplace.s

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Develop and implement Green best business practices, principles, and values in a variety of industries.

2. Measure the effectiveness of Green standards used in industries and associations from a variety of business sectors.

3. Understand how business leaders are meeting government and public expectations in Canada with regards to sustainable business practices, why change was necessary and why it is good business to incorporate sustainable management initiatives.

4. Create competitive advantage by being able to recognize and articulate the benefits of sustainability to business.

5. Develop plans to Green the supply chain and implement a Green life cycle analysis for a business of choice.

6. Use sustainable and profitable resource management theories and strategies to Green the supply chain.

7. Work collaboratively, cooperatively and non-competitively, to foster and develop the skills necessary to effectively listen, learn and share knowledge.

8. As agents of change, apply Best Green Business practices in the workplace.

9. Understand the future challenges posed by sustainable management and the opportunities presented.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.