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SFM 101Introduction to Sustainability and Financial Management

Units
0.50
Subject
Sustainability and Financial Management

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to foundational concepts in sustainability through an exploration of the interaction between business, society, and the natural environment from multiple perspectives. The course will emphasize ways to mobilize inclusive blended knowledge for sustainability and innovation.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • ENBUS102 - Introduction to Environment and Business (0.50)

Leads to

Reviewed on UW Flow

92% liked it83% easy58% useful

From 12 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Very good entry-level course, the tutorial is very helpful. You will learn a lot from Professor Lynes, not just textbook knowledge. But no idea why so many people are entering SFM now... (compare to my year 2023 more than 200% increase) may be a good thing but also may not

    Jan 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • SFM 101 is a great course that teaches students about background information on environmental/sustainability concepts and relates it into relavent topics. For example, there is a focus on the Sustsainable Development Goals and background knowledge on major environmental conferences.

    Jan 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Fall 2023

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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