University of Virginia

New Models of Business in Society

R. Edward Freeman

Instructor: R. Edward Freeman

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(4,031 reviews)

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • New models of how to run an effective business that makes the world a better place

  • Corporate responsibility, philanthropy, and building sustainable value

  • Creating value for stakeholders through conscious capitalism and stakeholder theory

  • How to develop a business idea that makes money and makes the world a better place

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

We will begin the course learning the dominant story of business and discussing the four flaws in the dominant story. We will learn about the global financial crisis and how a new story is now emerging.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

In our second module, we discuss both the histories and current issues surrounding corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and the environmental crisis.

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7 videos1 assignment

In our third module, we look at the stakeholder approach to business, it's purpose and what it looks like to create value for stakeholders.

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7 videos1 assignment

We close the course by learning how to become a stakeholder entrepreneur by discussing specific examples. This module concludes with an opportunity for what your next steps might be as a stakeholder entrepreneur.

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6 videos1 assignment

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R. Edward Freeman
University of Virginia
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