The Individual, Business, and Society (IBS) Curriculum

IBS Curriculum

Columbia Business School seeks to equip students not only with the fundamentals of management, but also with the ability to thoughtfully consider the sometimes competing demands of business, individuals, and society at large.

The Individual, Business, and Society (IBS): Tradeoffs, Choices, and Accountability curriculum uses a series of thought-provoking sessions to foster a community dialogue on these issues.

In the classroom, core course lectures and case studies equip students to think critically about conflicts and tradeoffs. Complementing the in-class discussion are guest lecturers, panel discussions, and other special events.

IBS activities and sessions in Orientation are supported by the Citi Foundation.

IBS

Professor Geoffrey Heal tells why corporate social responsibility needs to be an integral part of corporate strategy.

“Overall I take an optimistic position: in more cases than not, you can do well by doing good. But this may require some innovative thinking.”

— Geoffrey Heal
Paul Garrett Professor of Public Policy and Business Responsibility