19-696 Sustainable Development and Innovation

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course will explore how technology and business contribute to sustainable development. Course segments will include examining global megatrends in ten major sectors e.g., food, water, energy, health, etc., opportunities and risks in these key sectors, and developing key metrics for success in sustainable development. Solution pathways that use existing, transferable, and new models in both policy and innovation will be discussed and proposed by the class. Issues for both large multinationals and startups will be covered. Class time will include a combination of lectures, guest speakers from industry, and problem solving activities. Students will experience how to create a business in this climate of sustainable development. Instructor is former CTO of Alcoa, and CoChair of the Vision 2050 project of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. He is also currently an Advisor Board Member at a number of Venture Capital firms and a Adjunct Prof. at CMU. The course is intended for MS students. Upperlevel undergraduates may enroll with permission.

Prerequisites: none listed

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