This course is intended for third or fourth year Sauder undergraduate students interested in innovation-driven industries. It examines the fundamental economic trade-offs faced by entrepreneurs who want to commercialize innovations within start-ups and established firms. We study the entrepreneurs...
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You will be introduced to frameworks from the social sciences that are useful for understanding organizational innovation processes and learn how to apply these frameworks to particular situations. Through a sequence of readings, cases, and experiential exercises you will learn both the theory and...
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Climate change is the most pressing issue facing humanity and the private sector is playing an increasingly important role in responding rapidly and comprehensively to this challenge. The science of climate change is incredibly complicated and often poorly understood outside the scientific...
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Entrepreneurs are a powerful force for change. Green entrepreneurs are driven to design new products and launch new ventures that prioritize environmental stewardship and social responsibility. These emerging innovators are tapping into critical market shifts such as circular economies, renewal...
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Entrepreneurs are a powerful force for change. Green entrepreneurs are driven to design new products and launch new ventures that prioritize environmental stewardship and social responsibility. These emerging innovators are tapping into critical market shifts such as circular economies, renewal...
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Climate change is altering the context in which businesses operate. This course examines the implications of climate risk, evolving policy frameworks, and emerging market opportunities for firms across sectors. Students will assess how organizations respond through strategic choices and approaches...
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The business community in Canada is striving to build stronger economic relationships with Indigenous communities. Exposing undergraduates to this subject will provide them with an understanding of the complexities and importance of Indigenous engagement, and better prepare them for roles in the...
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Social media is changing how business is done around the world in almost every industry. The marketing and business worlds are undergoing fundamental changes in how consumers interact with brands and each other. Social media has helped give consumers a voice and connect them with their friends and...
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The course covers entrepreneurial and private equity finance. It directly addresses questions of students wanting to become entrepreneurs in the near or more distant future, or those who seek key positions in startup companies. Motivated by increases in both the supply of and demand for private...
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As the business environment becomes more unpredictable, organizations will demand leaders who are capable of making the most of the opportunity. Leadership will increasingly mean being comfortable with managing and motivating diverse teams of creative people. Truly innovative, disruptive...
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