Sustainable Business Strategy
What will you learn?
- Understand and analyze the business models that drive change
- Communicate the competitive advantages of being a purpose-driven leader to management, leadership, and other key stakeholders
- Explore why collective efforts matter and how business can be a catalyst for system-level change in the face of significant global issues, such as climate change and income inequality
- Examine the broader environmental, political, and social landscape in which you operate, including the role of government, investors, and customers
- Determine what you can do in your career to become a purpose-driven leader
About the Professor
Rebecca Henderson is the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, where she has a joint appointment at Harvard Business School in the General Management and Strategy units. She is a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and serves as co-chair of the Harvard University Climate Change Task Force, as well as on the board of several public companies. Her course, Reimagining Capitalism, is one of the most popular elective courses in the Harvard Business School MBA Program.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Purpose-Driven Professionals
Learn how businesses can effect change, and how you can influence others using a values-driven approach in the for-profit space.
CSR and Consulting Professionals
Identify strategic opportunities and articulate the business case for sustainability to achieve corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals within your or your clients’ organization.
Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Take a values-driven approach to business and learn how you can succeed financially while also playing a role in solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Sustainable Business Strategy consists of approximately 20 to 25 hours of material delivered over a three-week period. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.
