Half-Day Course—Afternoon
3 U.S. credits recommended
Language of instruction: English
In a world where businesses are increasingly expected to contribute to social and environmental well-being, Sustainable Business Models: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Building and Maintaining Innovation with Purpose offers an essential framework for future leaders and entrepreneurs. The course provides the tools and strategies they need to identify critical problems in various industries and transform them into opportunities for change.
Participants explore the principles of sustainable business practices and the unique role purpose-driven businesses play in addressing the world's most pressing challenges. Through a combination of case studies, interactive workshops, and expert guest lectures, they learn to design and implement business models that not only achieve financial success but also create positive social and environmental impact.
Key topics include:
- Identifying and analyzing problems in different industries as potential business opportunities
- Developing innovative solutions that align with sustainable and ethical practices
- Understanding the fundamentals and advantages of purpose-driven business
- Strategies for maintaining innovation while staying true to a business’s mission and values
- Building resilient business models that can be adapted to changing market conditions and societal needs
- Measuring and communicating the impact of sustainable business initiatives
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills they need to lead and innovate in ways that drive both economic and societal progress and assumed a position at the forefront of the growing movement toward responsible and effective entrepreneurship.