CSOL 211
Sustainability and Climate Solutions in the Nordics
This course asks: "Is capitalism sustainable?" Using the SDGs, we critically compare American and Nordic capitalism, assessing the role of for-profit companies in achieving sustainable development. We benchmark Nordic nations' global success (top SDG rankings) to identify practical, transferable lessons, while also critiquing their limitations. This discussion-based course includes an international immersion week in Copenhagen, Denmark (with sessions at Copenhagen Business School).
Topics
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the concept of sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Summarize the fundamental principles of capitalism and discuss them in relation to sustainability. Critically compare Nordic capitalism with American capitalism. Evaluate how Nordic nations and Nordic-based companies demonstrate comparatively strong SDG and sustainability performances vis-à-vis the U.S. and U.S.-based companies. Recommend benchmarking lessons from the Nordic context that can be effectively applied in the U.S.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027