BUS 349 Social Entrepreneurship

2023-2024 Catalog

In this course, students learn about business models that put social change at the heart of the business mission. Through case studies, students gain a broad and critical perspective of the many forms social entrepreneurship can take. Students also examine the ethical challenges that can arise when deciding how to deliver social value. Through the exploration of social and environmental issues, both in New York City and outside of it, students gain an awareness of the challenges facing society today. Students also practice developing ideas for sustainable business ventures that directly address social or environmental problems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201, and any one of the following: BUS 100, BUS 207, BUS 210, BUS 231 or BUS 277