Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal
This course is part of Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive sustainability proposals
Conduct thorough financial and impact analyses
Create detailed implementation plans
Present compelling business cases
Apply sustainability concepts to real organizations
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There are 3 modules in this course
This capstone course challenges students to apply their sustainability knowledge in developing comprehensive business proposals. Through a detailed case study of a ski resort and optional organizational project, students learn to identify sustainability opportunities, conduct financial and impact analyses, create implementation plans, and present compelling proposals to decision-makers. The course emphasizes practical application of sustainability concepts in real-world business contexts.
Introduction to the Capstone Class
Module 1 · 21 Minutes to complete
Snowflake Ski Basin case
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Develop a proposal for your company or organization
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent
Instructors
Expert in Sustainable Business and Corporate Governance
John Byrd serves as Senior Instructor at the University of Colorado Denver, where he combines his expertise in MBA finance with sustainable business practices. His unique background includes experience as a rafting guide in Utah and mountaineering guide in Colorado before transitioning to academia. His research focuses on corporate governance and sustainability, particularly examining how companies address climate change and carbon emissions. On Coursera, he leads the Business Sustainability Specialization, teaching courses such as "First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability" and "Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes." His teaching approach integrates practical business principles with environmental sustainability, helping students understand the intersection of corporate success and environmental responsibility. Based in Durango, Colorado, he maintains an active outdoor lifestyle that informs his perspective on environmental sustainability. His work bridges the gap between traditional business practices and modern sustainability challenges, preparing future business leaders to address critical environmental issues while maintaining corporate profitability.
Expert in Organizational Behavior and Sustainability at the University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Kenneth Bettenhausen is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado Denver, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of organizational behavior and sustainability in business. With a focus on individual and group dynamics, Dr. Bettenhausen has researched and taught various aspects of management, including leadership, negotiation, and team effectiveness.He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is known for his work on group processes and managing for sustainability. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of collaboration and learning from diverse perspectives, which he believes are essential for developing effective leaders in today's complex business environment.Dr. Bettenhausen offers courses such as "Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal" and "Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes," aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary to address contemporary sustainability challenges in business.
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