This course focuses on the relationship between business, sustainability and ethics. The course will introduce concepts relating to business sustainability, including systems thinking, complexity and resilience, corporate responsibility, Indigenous business relations, workplace diversity, and economic and market mechanisms. The course also explores the relationship between business and society, and examines the moral and ethical challenges faced by various business stakeholders including the Indigenous community. Students will be encouraged to examine their own personal ethics and think critically about the application of sustainable / ethical concepts and theories to Canadian and global business cases. Students will also be encouraged to draw from their diverse backgrounds when discussing course concepts.
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.
- 1. The Relationship between Business and Society
- 2. Sustainable Business Core Concepts and Frameworks
- 3. Ethics of Business: The Theoretical Basis
- 4. The Science of Sustainability and Ethics in Business
- 5. Government, Public Policy, and Sustainable Business
- 6. Corporate Social Responsibility: Concepts and Practice
- 7. Sustainable Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Investing
- 8. Sustainability and Ethical considerations for business and resource development in indigenous communities
- 9. Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Operations Management
- 10. Ethics and Responsibilities in the Workplace and Marketplace
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41012 |
January 5, 2026 to April 18, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 41071 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
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.