Courses For SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS at Aquinas College Grand Rapids Michigan
Number Title Hours
AG210 Principles of Accounting—Financial 4
AG211 Principles of Accounting—Managerial 4
BS201 Principles of Management 3
BS202 Principles of Marketing 3
BS305 Financial Management 3
BS325 Ethics and the Ecology of Commerce 3
BY123 Environmental Biology 3
CN100 Introduction to Communication 3
CY101 Environmental Chemistry 3
EL100 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3
EL301 Advanced Environmental Studies 3
ES214 Microeconomics 3
PC291 Physical Science 3
SB100* Industrial Ecology 3
SB201* Sustainable Business Management 3
SB310* Sustainable Business Innovations Lab 3
SB315* Building Social Capital 3
SB395* Cases in Sustainable Business 3
SB397* Internship 3–6
Students must select two of the following three courses:
SB200* Sustainable Energy Systems 3
SB202* Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3
SB300* Environmental Economics and Policy 3
*See course descriptions below.
Sustainable Business Minor
Twenty-eight semester hours that includes EL301, CY101, SB100, 201, SB
Elective, BS201, 202, and AG211.
SB100 Industrial Ecology (3)
This course examines the relationship between our industrial infrastructure and
the natural world. We will discuss natural production processes and the advantages
of incorporating nature-based design components in human industry.
Intelligent energy choices, essential nutrient cycling, advantageous facility and
process layout. Currently existing business examples that provide signifi cant
competitive advantages for companies as well as possible future innovations
are discussed.
Prerequisites: EL301, and BS201.
SB200 Sustainable Energy Systems (3)
This course examines production and consumption of various forms of sustainable
energy appropriate for business. Subtopics include global and regional
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pollution issues, climate change, carbon sequestering, and energy effi ciency.
Renewable energy sources examined include solar, wind, fuel cells, hydrogen
combustion, tidal, and ocean thermal.
Prerequisite: SB100 or consent of instructor.
SB201 Sustainable Business Management (3)
This course examines an intelligent redesign and new approach for providing
goods and services that improves long-term business profi tability, restores the
integrity of the natural world, and builds vibrant communities. We will discuss
sustainable design intentions, specifi c strategic components, and real world application
of this design and management theory.
Prerequisites: SB100 and BS201.
SB202 Environmental Regulatory Compliance (3)
Regulatory compliance strategies for business on local, state, and federal levels
are outlined. Strategies for bringing small, medium, and large businesses in
compliance with air, water, and solid-waste pollution regulations are discussed.
Prerequisites: EL100.
SB300 Environmental Economics and Policy (3)
Microeconomic theory and models of environmental economics are examined,
such as common property resources, externalities, environmental accounting,
contingent valuation, and maximum sustainable yield, along with the complex
economic and social impacts of environmental policy.
Prerequisites: EL100 and ES214.
SB310 Special Topics in Sustainable Business (3)
Variable topics in sustainable business offered on an occasional basis.
SB315 Building Social Capital (3)
This course examines the role of social capital in building sustainable organizations
and communities. The key elements and various forms of social capital
will be explored by looking at the different ways that communities develop
and how the human relationship with ecological systems can be sustained and
enhanced. Ways to measure social capital will also be addressed in order to
strengthen the understanding of this component of sustainability and foster its
application in the workplace.
Prerequisites: SB100 or consent of instructor.
SB320 Sustainable Business Innovations Lab (3)
We will investigate and deploy triple top-line entrepreneurial innovation, effective
organizational design, workplace innovation application skills, and
research/analysis methods through in-class discussions as well as practicebased
projects.
Prerequisites: SB100, 201, and 315
SB395 Cases in Sustainable Business (3)
This course surveys businesses and organizations that effectively lead the way
to a sustainable system of commerce. Various component strategies undertaken
within a variety of business sectors are discussed and analyzed.
Prerequisites: SB100, 201, and 315.
SB397 Internship (3–6)
Under the direction of faculty, the student works with a business or organization
to improve its sustainable business practices.
Prerequisites: SB100, 201, 310, and 315.
Sustainable Business 251
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SB398 Readings in Sustainable Business (3)
Individually negotiated list of readings in sustainable business as established by
contract between the student and professor. Contracts fi led with registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair.
SB399 Independent Project (3)
Individually negotiated project established by contract between student and
professor. Contracts fi led with registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair.
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