This course is designed to help students get a feel for what a career in MIS would be like. Our students report that they learn more about information systems from their internships than from their IS courses. Consequently, we designed a course that looks very much like an internship—an introduction to the field followed by a substantial project.

Welcome to Information Systems for Business and Beyond. In this book, you will be introduced to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our worl

As you read A Primer on Sustainable Business, we challenge you to not think of sustainability as a program, an initiative, or an activity. Rather, sustainability is a mind-set, a philosophy, and worldview. Throughout each chapter, you are challenged to alter the way you view your job, the workplace, the business, and the world. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur, or an employee, A Primer on Sustainable Business will help you understand the big picture of what it means to be a sustainable business and will give you the information you need to begin your journey toward sustainability.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Operations Management
Chapter 3: Human Resources
Chapter 4: Finance
Chapter 5: Research and Development
Chapter 6: Marketing
Chapter 7: IT and MIS
Chapter 8: Accounting
Chapter 9: Next Steps: Sustainability Strategy
Chapter 10: Sustainable Business: Case Examples
Chapter 11: Appendix: Resources for the Sustainable Business
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