Social Economy in Latin America

Sustainability is changing the way in how businesses are operated. We live in an interconnected world where traditional approaches to business no longer work; so it is imperative to change the logic of value creation. The triple bottom line (people, planet and profit) are becoming pillars of sustainability and demand that business performance be evaluated in the broader context of social benefit. Organizations will be successful if they take proactive measures to build social integration. In this course we will examine the relationship between the economic system and environmental and social policies that add values, such as transparency and mutual agreements, on the business, public and social sector in Latin America. Students will become familiar with literature about sustainable development and social inclusion. By incorporating this knowledge, the course will enhance crossorganizational and management practices that support healthier and more responsible business. By the end of the semester the student will come up with their own projects based on challenging innovation as high-value for companies.

The University of Belgrano utilizes a 45-minute contact hour whereas the United States higher education system utilizes a 50-minute contact hour. All University of Belgrano courses represent the 45 contact hour amount and an estimated US credit calculation based on the contact hours. Each University of Belgrano transcript will include the number of hours per week and the weeks in the semester, so US universities may calculate the appropriate number of US credits for students.