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Examines current threats to the sustainability of the global economy, the environmental and social impacts of current business practices, and how both governmental regulations and for profit business initiatives are needed to address these issues.

Examines current threats to the sustainability of the global economy, the environmental and social impacts of current business practices, and how both governmental regulations and for profit business initiatives are needed to address these issues.

The course is designed to introduce students to the policy considerations that underlie environmental law, with an emphasis on the relationship between organizations and the natural environment. Students also will develop an understanding of the practice of environmental law. The interplay between federal and state governments, as well as between the various branches of government, in shaping the substance and practice of environmental law will be explored in some detail. Students will also be introduced to the broad array of environmental laws, particularly at the federal level. The role of business in complying with and shaping environmental law and policy will be a featured component of the class, with a particular emphasis on the triple bottom line and the movement toward sustainable business practices. Ethical decision-making in the business context and the interplay between law and ethics will be a centerpiece of the course. The role of sustainable business practices and social responsibility in corporate decision-making will be incorporated into our discussions about law and the legal environment of business.

The economic functions and consequences of agency, partnerships, and corporations. Prerequisite: MANAGMNT 260.

This course explores entrepreneurship in the context of corporations and other large organizations. Topics include product development and innovation, new business creation, the role of research and development, and the models to achieve successful growth via entrepreneurial activities within the corporation, with an emphasis on managerial skills, leadership, and culture.