Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Management

Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Spring 2012 quarters

Faculty

Thuy Vu economics, management, community organization

Fields of Study

business and management, communications, community studies, economics, international studies and sustainability studies

Preparatory for studies or careers in

business management, community development, organization development

Description

Social enterprises, commonly known as non-profit organizations, are growth engines for social transformation and community building. This program aims to develop business competencies to operate social enterprises in a manner that is economically, financially, and socially sustainable. Specifically, the program will focus on organizational and financial development in fall quarter, moving to human resource management and quantitative business analysis in winter, and covering communications, marketing, and international business competencies in spring.  This program is for students with strong interest in business economics, organization development, human resource management, leadership, and community-building.

Advertised Schedule

9a-3p Sat

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Internship Required

This program is designed to facilitate learning through active involvement with the community. All students must complete a 2-credit community internship each quarter.

Offered During

Weekend