Management 363 - Law of Orgs & Natural Envirmnt

The course is designed to introduce students to the policy considerations that underlie environmental law, with an emphasis on the relationship between organizations and the natural environment. Students also will develop an understanding of the practice of environmental law. The interplay between federal and state governments, as well as between the various branches of government, in shaping the substance and practice of environmental law will be explored in some detail. Students will also be introduced to the broad array of environmental laws, particularly at the federal level. The role of business in complying with and shaping environmental law and policy will be a featured component of the class, with a particular emphasis on the triple bottom line and the movement toward sustainable business practices. Ethical decision-making in the business context and the interplay between law and ethics will be a centerpiece of the course. The role of sustainable business practices and social responsibility in corporate decision-making will be incorporated into our discussions about law and the legal environment of business.

This class is open to Junior and Senior Isenberg BBA majors, and Senior and Junior Environmental Science majors or Natural Resource Conservation majors. MANAGMNT 260/ISOM BBA Students who do not meet eligibility requirements may seek permission from the instructor to enroll.