24 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-ENBUS.html
Introduction of ways in which business has and is responding to environmental and business issues; business and sustainable development; issues of corporate/business greening.
LEC · Course ID 010089On ucalendarENBUS 102 today
This course will explore organizational structures within business. Discussions will focus on factors that deter organizational change along with the means of overcoming these issues. A variety of guest speakers will demonstrate how the greening of industry has affected organizational structure in different business sectors. This course includes a review of business case studies where environmental management changes have resulted. [Note: Formerly ENBUS 312]
Prereq: ENBUS 102
LEC · Course ID 012902On ucalendarENBUS 112 today
The examination and evaluation of Environmental Management Systems such as ISO 14001. Alternate EMS systems will be compared and reviewed to identify their respective strengths and weaknesses. Case studies will be used to illustrate the ideas presented.
Prereq: ENBUS 102; Environment and Business students only
LEC · Course ID 005265On ucalendarENBUS 202 today
This course examines the role of entrepreneurship in finding solutions to environmental challenges. Discussions will focus on understanding entrepreneurship and the forces that are shaping contemporary green entrepreneurship. Students will also be introduced to the entrepreneurship process by assessing an environmental challenge, finding a solution, and developing a green business model.
LEC · Course ID 012894On ucalendarENBUS 203 today
The course presents the history of industrial ecology, defines its key concepts, presents its main methods, and discusses future directions. Local, national and international case studies will be discussed.
Prereq: ENBUS 102
LEC · Course ID 012895On ucalendarENBUS 204 today
This course explores the principles of marketing with a focus on sustainability issues. Topics that will be explored include green consumerism; greenwashing, the incorporation of environmental considerations into successful products and services; the role of social marketing, government regulations and other incentives related to green marketing. [Note: formerly ENBUS 311]
LEC · Course ID 012901On ucalendarENBUS 211 today
A review of the successes and failures of businesses which have attempted to adopt sustainability principles into their strategies and practices. Case studies will be reviewed to identify barriers to adopting environmental priorities and the processes which proved successful in overcoming these obstacles.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 010090On ucalendarENBUS 302 today
This course introduces students to the basic principles, concepts, and values of doing research in environment and business. It will examine different research strategies and designs; define research questions; address ethical issues of involving human subjects in business research; identify primary and secondary data sources; and assess the effectiveness of various ways of communicating research results. This course takes stock of the quantitative research methods covered in earlier ENVS courses and introduces the basics of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods to provide further foundation for the fourth-year research projects.
Prereq: Level at least 3A Environment and Business
LEC · Course ID 012896On ucalendarENBUS 306 today
This course builds students' technical competencies in life cycle assessment (LCA) and in critical analysis of products' environmental impacts through an understanding of life cycle management. Course content covers the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) life-cycle assessment framework, how to conduct technical LCA (including applying quantitative approaches using LCA software and databases, as available and appropriate), challenges of application of LCA to a range of product systems, limitations of LCA, and product life cycle management concepts for business and policy decisions. Students will use the knowledge gained to conduct their own technical LCA.
Prereq: ENBUS 204; Level at least 3A Environment and Business students
LEC · Course ID 012897On ucalendarENBUS 307 today
Standards and auditing approaches used for sustainability management are examined. Public standards, like those from the International Organization for Standardization, are contrasted with private standards, developed by specific industries for product transparency and accountability in supply-chains. Auditing practice, as defined by the ISO 19011 standard, is examined including principles, steps, reporting and important concepts. Examples of performance standards and management system standards are explored, covering industrial, social and environmental issues. Lectures may be supplemented by required field trip(s) and/or field work. [Note: Field trip fee: up to $50+HST]
Prereq: ENBUS 202, 204
LEC · Course ID 012898On ucalendarENBUS 308 today
Social marketing uses social psychology and marketing concepts to promote behavioural change (e.g. anti-smoking campaigns, promotion of household energy conservation, and so on). This course will focus on developing an understanding of social marketing and behavioural change models. These concepts will be applied in the context of sustainability issues, using case studies to demonstrate successful (and not so successful) social marketing programs.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 014976On ucalendarENBUS 309 today
In this course, the basics of sustainable finance will be explored. The course will cover topics such as green corporate finance, sustainability accounting, sustainable banking, climate finance, and social banking.
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: ENBUS 409 081 W19
LEC · Course ID 016004On ucalendarENBUS 310 today
Development of alternative business models has important implications for sustainability. This course will explore the emergence of entirely new sustainable business models along with the revitalization of 'old' alternative business models from the past.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015834On ucalendarENBUS 314 today
Course content varies according to instructor availability and demand for specific topics in environment and business, including field courses. [Note: field trip fee may be required.] [Also offered Online]
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015827On ucalendarENBUS 375 today
The application of the principles learned in earlier courses will focus on a particular project. Applications may include group projects of sufficient scope to demonstrate mastery of problem-solving, integration, and communication on a selected topic related to environment and business, or on selected environmental issues related to a specific business operation. [Note: An all-day retreat will be scheduled for the first Friday of term. Instructor must be informed if student is unable to attend.]
Prereq: ENBUS 302 or ENBUS 306; Level at least 4A Environment and Business or International Development students only. Antireq: ENBUS 403A
PRJ · Course ID 010154On ucalendarENBUS 402A today
A continuation of ENBUS 402A. [Note: Course fee $30-$60]
Prereq: ENBUS 402A. Antireq: ENBUS 403B
PRJ · Course ID 010155On ucalendarENBUS 402B today
A project course to integrate ideation, communication and problem-solving skills with venture proposal and prototype preparation. Students will learn about and be connected with various elements of the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. A sustainability lens will be used to assess the solution proposed. Teamwork is encouraged.
Prereq: Level at least 4A. Antireq: ENBUS 402A, SVENT 225P, SVENT 325P
SEM · Course ID 015828On ucalendarENBUS 403A today
A continuation of ENBUS 403A.
Prereq: ENBUS 403A. Antireq: ENBUS 402B, SVENT 225P, SVENT 325P
PRJ · Course ID 015829On ucalendarENBUS 403B today
Sustainability of industrial materials is examined, including resources, production, use and end-of-life. Different types of industrial materials and major applications (buildings, transportation, communications, etc.) are covered. Industrial ecology and management approaches help restructure production systems and support sustainable development.
Prereq: ENBUS 204; Level at least 4A Environment and Business students
LEC · Course ID 014977On ucalendarENBUS 406 today
The course focuses on the environmental reporting mechanisms required of businesses in North America and overseas. The course will also evaluate best practices with reporting performance in different business sectors.
Prereq: ENBUS 202, 204
LEC · Course ID 012903On ucalendarENBUS 407 today
Well-crafted environmental regulations, smart regulations, can not only protect the environment but also enhance business competitiveness. This course will discuss issues with regard to smart regulations from the viewpoint of various stakeholders: for example, governments, businesses, and customers.
Prereq: ENVS 201
LEC · Course ID 012904On ucalendarENBUS 408 today
Business practices need to reflect responsibility not just to shareholders, customers and staff, but also towards the local community. This course discusses what this means for management, and the strategies and practices that are needed to express this responsibility successfully.
Prereq: Level at least 4A Environment and Business
LEC · Course ID 012906On ucalendarENBUS 410 today
The course will focus on corporate responsibility, including social and environmental obligations. The course will consider methods of creating a culture of integrity; examine and evaluate methods such as due-diligence processes, risk assessment, sustainability assessment to integrate responsibility into day to day business positions; and evaluate social and sustainability reports; evaluate methods to determine the link between responsibility and increased profitability and benchmark responsibility in different business sectors including non-profit organizations.
Prereq: Level at least 4A Environment and Business
LEC · Course ID 012907On ucalendarENBUS 411 today
This course will allow for additions to the program on a short-term basis, and for the development of future permanent courses. [Note: Field trip fee may be required]
Prereq: Level at least 3A
LEC · Course ID 012905On ucalendarENBUS 475 today