Systems Thinking for Sustainable Enterprise

Systems Thinking for Sustainable Enterprise

NRE 550 - Systems Thinking for Sustainable Enterprise

Credits
3 (Graduate)
Pass/Fail or S/U optional
Description

To develop critical skills of Global Systems Thinking (note that the phrase “global” has two

meanings in this course: a] of, relating to, or involving the entire world, and b] of, relating

to, or embracing all considerations in a complex system). Will also develop a set of

communicating, visioning and conversational skills associated with systemic leadership for a

sustainable future.

2. To acquire the skills of Systems Dynamics Modeling using state-of-the-art Stella and iThink

simulation software for enhancing mental models and understanding of complex systems –

via active and participative learning by doing (i.e., building and simulating models of

dynamic systems and processes regarding issues of global change).

3. To foster awareness, sensitivity and literacy regarding Global Environmental and SocialChange, including challenges such as population growth, persistent poverty, social

disintegration, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, gender bias, megacities,

food insecurity, political instability, terrorism, etc., focusing especially on the roles of

industry in relation to these challenges.

4. To understand Sustainable Human Development and Enterprise as an ongoing, adaptive

learning process, examining “what if” possibilities regarding future development pathways

and exploring the most promising opportunities for business in helping to ensure that human

needs are met while the planet’s life-supporting environment is nurtured and restored.

Instructor(s)

Gladwin
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing
Alternate Department Numbers
STRATEGY 566
Semester Information
Winter
Comments

Meets with STRATEGY 566