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Businesses have been changing the way they operate in order to preserve the environment and satisfy consumer demands. From wind and solar energy, to energy-efficient production and shipping, companies such as Walmart and Microsoft have adopted new measures to ensure their businesses are environmentally friendly. To facilitate this need and educate future employees, º£½ÇÔ­´´ is continuing its sustainability efforts in spring 2011 with the introduction of two new courses with a focus on sustainability. The Business Case for Going Green: How Companies Are Finding Prosperity in Saving the Planet The Business Case for Going Green will be offered in both undergraduate and graduate sections. The course will be taught by Adjunct Professor David DuBois. Students from all majors are encouraged to participate. "Going green is what the next two decades is going to be about," DuBois says. "Consumers are starting to be more sustainable, and they are demanding that businesses do the same." Students will have the opportunity to learn about the social, economic and environmental tradeoffs of going green. Course curriculum will also include green businesses, wind and solar energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management and permaculture design. The course will not only give students the opportunity to learn more about business sustainability, but it will also provide them with a career advantage in job and internship interviews. "Sustainability is a rapidly growing field in all types of organizations," DuBois says. "Students that are informed about green practices will bring value to future employers." DuBois is an organizational psychologist whose interests focus on green business and city scale sustainability. He consults with leading green businesses and conducts research on the social issues of sustainability, including organizational strategy, leadership, marketing and program design.  For more information about The Business Case for Going Green contact David DuBois at david.a.dubois.phd@gmail.com .