Sustainability Management

Sustainability Management introduces students to the practical tools and core concepts needed to lead organizations in ways that support environmental sustainability and responsible resource use. Designed for those preparing to work in public, nonprofit, and mission-driven private organizations, the course explores how effective management practices intersect with urgent sustainability challenges.

Each week, students engage with real-world case studies and supporting readings that address issues in organizational strategy, environmental compliance, resource management, sustainability metrics, and equity. The course emphasizes decision-making grounded in practical experience, with lessons drawn from government, nonprofit, and private sector contexts. Topics include energy and water systems, sustainable supply chains, food systems, and the role of public policy in promoting sustainable development.

Through team briefings and individual written assignments, students will analyze sustainability challenges from a managerial perspective and develop actionable strategies for achieving environmental and organizational goals.