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Dorothy A Paun
ESRM 321
Seattle Campus

Finance and Accounting from a Sustainability Perspective

Introduction to business concepts relating to finance, accounting, and international business in the context of environmental resource management. Offered: WS.

Class description

A former stockbroker, the professor will discuss: 1) finance and accounting fundamentals; 2) corporate environmental and social responsibility performance; 3) stock markets and investing; 4) financial statement and sustainability report analyses; 5) "triple bottom line" sustainability assessment(financial, environmental, and social).

Student learning goals

See syllabus.

General method of instruction

Lectures, video case studies, group discussions, and exercises.

Recommended preparation

No prerequisites...this is an introductory business and sustainability course for non-business majors.

Class assignments and grading

See syllabus.

Sustainability report and two exams.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Additional Information
Last Update by Dorothy A Paun
Date: 11/24/2009