[course]: ESRM 321, Finance & Accounting from a Sustainability Perspective, SLN 1395

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This course will satisfy the NW or I&S General Education Requirements or the Policy and Decision Making Requirement of the Environmental Studies Major.   
  • ESRM 321 is an introductory business course designed for non-business majors.  It has no prerequisites.  
  • ESRM 321, Finance & Accounting From a Sustainability Perspective, SLN 13951, 5 credits, TU/TH 5:30-8 PM
 
Taught by a former stock broker, ESRM 321 explores finance and accounting fundamentals, stock markets and investing, and sustainable business practices that respect best environmental science methods and ethical social responsibility standards. This is a great opportunity for students to learn the language used by business professionals and about the connections between businesses, societies and the environment.
 
What does sustainability mean, and how is it manifested in business? Various definitions of sustainability have been used, but all share a common understanding that sustainability refers to integrating environmental, social responsibility, and financial/economic elements in order to meet the needs of people today without compromising Earth’s capacity to provide for future generations. Said another way, practicing sustainability involves balancing the three Ps: planet, people, and profits

[information session] – UW Certificate Program in Business Essentials

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UW is offering a Certificate Program in Business Essentials that UW undergraduates can take as part of their normal credit load this summer. The Certificate consists of three 3-credit courses and will give you a good foundation on the basic pillars of business—marketing, management and finances. This will complement your degree and better prepare you for your career.

Marketing Essentials, MKTG 275

Beard, 3 credits, I&S, A Term, TTh, 1:10pm-4:30pm

Explores marketing principles and their usefulness in diverse business and organizational settings. Discusses controllable and uncontrollable factors in making marketing decisions, and the implications of product life cycle for decision-making. Develops working knowledge of marketing strategy.

 

Management Essentials, MGMT 275

McPherson, 3 credits, I&S, A Term, TTh, 9:40am-11:50am plus B Term, TTh, 2:20pm-4:30pm

Explores management and leadership through understanding individuals, teams, and organizations. Discusses relevant concepts and applications of strategic planning, problem solving, conflict management, negotiation, change management, and control systems. Also covers current issues regarding ethical behavior, social responsibility, and diversity.

 

Accounting Essentials, ACCTG 275

Merle, 3 credits, QSR, B Term, TTh, 9:40am-1:00pm

Explores the economic foundations of accounting systems. Discusses the short-term and long-term implications of using accounting information to evaluate performance, create budgets, and analyze financial statements. Reveals what you need to know to be financially literate in a business setting.

 

Come to an information meeting Wednesday, May 23, 6-7pm, Savery Hall, Room 137, and meet the instructors and program manager. Find out if this series of courses is the right fit for your educational goals and career aspirations.

 

Find web information here: Summer Quarter Certificate Programs and Certificate in Business Essentials

Congratulations to Christina Heinlen

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PoE’s own Christina Heinlen, was a member of the ‘Voltaic’ team, which won the grand prize at this year’s Environmental Innovation Challenge! Congratulations!


Christina is a double major with PoE and Business. Her team developed an electric vehicle drive train that can be scaled to allow automotive companies to produce electric models of their current gasoline vehicles. As winners of the competition’s grand prize, the team won $10,000!

The team was featured on the front page of the Seattle Times’ Business Section on April 1.

The event, produced by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Foster School of Business, College of Engineering, College of the Environment, and the UW Center for Commercialization, welcomed 17 student teams—representing the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, Washington State University, Western Washington University, University of British Columbia, University of Utah, Shoreline Community College, and Lake Washington Technical College. Their ideas ranged from designing and building airships and complex carbon fiber components for vehicles, to a unique solution to bicycle storage and a wind power generator that creates electricity through the movement of a pair of wings. The students came from business, engineering, environment, forest resources, built environment, public policy, and arts and sciences, and they all share a commitment to developing the innovations needed to accelerate the clean-tech economy.

[event] New Directions in Global Business

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New Directions in Global Business: What does it take to make REAL change?

May 3, Tuesday

Kane Hall 210

6:00 pm, open seating

6:30 – 8:30 pm, Panel presentation

Pre registration requested to secure a seat. Free and open to the public.

Join the Foster School’s Global Business Center, NetImpact, and Global Business Association for a panel featuringresponsible business thought leaders who will discuss the new role of business in providing lasting positive impact on societies and the environment.  The panelist will discuss what it takes to educate our future entrepreneurs,  leaders, and managers.

Speakers –

·         Joyce Lavalle, former Sr. VP of Marketing, InterfaceFLOR 

·         Steve Lippman, Director, Environmental Engagement Strategy, Microsoft Citizenship

·         Carol Sanford, author The Responsible Business 

More information and RSVP here!