Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
The purpose of this course is to analyze Mr. Warren Buffett's investment strategy and methodology from a sustainable business perspective. A sustainable business is defined and understood as a business with long-term version for generating corporate profits and promoting community sustainability preferably at a global level. This course also evaluates a CSR or sustainability report released by a Berkshire Hathaway company such as a Brooks, Dairy Queen, Fruit of the Loom, or GEICO report. Moreover, this course will help students comprehend the significance of certificated circular products. [Note: To achieve the aforementioned goal, this course will try to invite several firms to cooperate with each other and arrange an organization temporarily entitled "Platinum League of Circular Products" (PLCP).]
能力項目說明
(A) An inquiry into Mr. Warren Buffett's business philosophy and investment strategy
(B) An understanding of Mr. Warren Buffett's contribution to Berkshire Hathaway
(C) An analysis of Berkshire Circular Business Model
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Selective Lecture & Discussion Topics
Grades will be determined on the basis of the student’s performance in relation to a) class attendance and participation, b) two individual assignments, c) one group presentation on reviewing a Berkshire Hathaway company and d) one research report.
Class attendance and participation (10%)
Individual assignment (20%)
Group presentation (30%)
Final research report on Berkshire Circular Business Model (40%)
(Required Texts)
(A) Cunningham, Lawrence A. The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America. Fourth Edition. 2015. (ISBN: 978-1-61163-758-8)
(B) Ross, Stephen A., Randolph W. Westerfield, and Bradford D. Jordan. Essentials of Corporate Finance. 10th ed., 2020. McGraw-Hill.
(Reference Books)
1. Brears, Robert C. Natutral Resource Management and the Circular Economy. Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
2. De Angelis, Roberta. Business Models in the Circular Economy: Concepts, Examples and Theory. Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
3. Lin, Brian Chi-ang and Zheng, Siqi. (eds.) Environmental Economics and Sustainability. Oxford, UK: Wiley Blackwell, 2017.
4. Osterwalder, Alexander and Pigneur, Yves. Business Model Generation : A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2010.
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