Sustainability Courses

Analyzes the revenues, expenditures and debt of federal, state and local governments. Uses economic theories and models to understand the role of the public sector as means of social reform, economic efficiency, and distributional equity. Area of Emphasis course.

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The roles played by various types of nonprofit organizations in American communities, and the traditions, laws, regulations, and customs which influence their operations. Considers the public policy environment that influences the character and operation of nonprofits, as well as the roles of nonprofits in influencing public policy. Area of Emphasis Course.

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This course provides understanding of the business risk and assurance functions as they relate to the internal operation of a business operation. Topics include managing functions risk, internal controls, assurance approach and audit field work, and evaluating IT systems.

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Students will identify the dimensions of diversity that matter most in organizations and why as well as examine the difference between diversity and inclusion. They will learn to recognize unconscious bias, stereotypes, and prejudices that can influence behavior within a workgroup. They will explore how to identify interventions that can help override judgment and decision-making errors due to biases. Finally, they will explore ways to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace climate through ...

Read more about SBLR-5010 : Diversity and Inclusion for Sport Management

The aim of this course is to provide both women and men insights regarding women and leadership within and beyond the sport context. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how gender affects leadership and what specific issues women face with respect to leadership.

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In this course, students will learn about sustainable venue operations and evaluation metrics consistent with facility operations and event management protocols, and recognized standards. Students will understand the business case for sustainability not only through the community engagement aims but also through financial analysis of profit and loss elements of producing and hosting sport and entertainment events.

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This course introduces students to different engineering disciplines and potential career paths. Students are exposed to basic concepts in Electrical, Mechanical and Civil/Environmental Engineering.

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The mission of the SJSJ is to promote critical interdisciplinary discussions on urgent problems of social justice, including exploring the often-conflicting meanings of justice that arise in a diverse society. The journal is published twice a year. A peer-reviewed, student-edited, interdisciplinary journal, the SJSJ publishes writings that reflect theoretical, literary and hands-on approaches toward achieving social justice. Traditional academic articles are welcome. Nontraditional formats such ...

Read more about SJSJ-300 : Seattle Journal for Social Justice

The Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental and Innovation Law is a student-run online publication. The Journal's online platform offers authors a rapid yet thorough editorial process that facilitates participation in current debates in environmental law and policy surrounding legal issues in the realm of technology and innovation. By promoting interdisciplinary discussions on urgent environmental issues, SJTEIL's scholarship explores the importance of environmental protections in business,...

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Analysis of the nature and dynamics, norms and values, deviance and sanctions, and modes of social control. Theories of causes of deviant behavior, types of deviance, processes of becoming deviant, stigmatization; deviant groups and subcultures, deviance and race, ethnicity, gender, and class differences; deviance, innovation, and social change. Cross-listed with CRJS 2000.

Read more about SOCL-3230 : Deviance and Social Control