This course provides students opportunities to analyze current environmental changes and the ways in which people and the planet interact. Students critically examine a business case for sustainability in terms of providing solutions to today's environmental and social issues.
This course is part of the full-time Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Key concepts in sustainability and sustainable development
- Understanding Environmental Change – forestry, food systems and land management
- Understanding Environmental Change – water and waste
- Understanding Environmental Change – climate and energy
- Human Interaction with the Environment – population and settlement, equity
- Human Interaction with the Environment – Sustainable Cities
- The Business Case for Sustainability
- Ecological Economics and Measuring Ecological Services
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the modern business
- Local Leadership – Sustainable Businesses in Vancouver
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.