SFM 205Advancing Sustainability: A Systems Approach

Units: 0.50
Subject: Sustainability and Financial Management

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The interconnectedness of multiple systems (e.g., economic, social, ecological) adds complexity to the task of advancing sustainability. This course explores approaches to decision making and communication in such contexts, often characterized by highly complex and interconnected objectives, ambiguity, and imperfect information.

Prerequisites

Must have completed the following:
- SFM101 - Introduction to Sustainability and Financial Management (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8391	72 / 88	TTh 14:30–15:50

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2025–26
2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar