Programs : Brochure
- Locations: Washington, DC, United States;
- Program Terms: Fall, January Term, Spring
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: | Graduate | Click here for a definition of this term Program Category: | Domestic Program |
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“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed,” – William Gibson
"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday’s logic." – Peter Drucker
Unprecedented technological advancement as well as external shocks (as manifested by the COVID19 pandemic) have accelerated the velocity of change and is complicating the relationship between business and society. There has never been a greater need for strategic foresight and long-term futures thinking. This course, “Business & Society: Strategic Foresight,” will offer a set of novel methods, tools and practices that enable organizations or individuals to renew their competitive advantage, enter new business fields, and build robust scenario-driven strategies. Foresight synthesizes insights from a wide variety of fields including economics, engineering, sociology, politics, data science, systems theory, art, and design.
This course integrates case analysis and trend examination conducted in lectures, discussions with guest speakers, and site visits. The course will focus on five case studies of the futures of food, healthcare, space, transportation and work. The course will feature guest speakers who are thought leaders in various industries that are shaping the future of business and society.
What Students Have to Say
"Fantastic material. It’s next level strategic management." -Summer 2020 Participant
"This was one of the best classes I have taken. The speakers were interesting, the coursework helped us understand how to think into the future strategically, and the professor was phenomenal with applying critical information into a compact schedule." -Summer 2020 Participant
"This was the best course I’ve taken at GWU. I learned so much and found the topic incredibly interesting. I couldn’t believe the quality of speakers that were brought in." - Summer 2020 Participant
"I will use the skills from this class for the rest of my life." - Summer 2020 Participant
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
SMPP 6218 -
3 credits