PUDM
3365

Design of Business

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: A

CRN: 2947

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, and Sustainable Cities minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Ibada Wadud
Section: B

CRN: 2950

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Kelly Burton
Section: C

CRN: 2952

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: D

CRN: 2954

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: E

CRN: 2956

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: F

CRN: 14244

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: G

CRN: 17901

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: X1

CRN: 14245

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design of Business
Spring 2025
Taught By: Kelly Burton
Section: C

CRN: 12470

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 1001
Date Range: 1/27/2025 - 5/12/2025
Design of Business
Spring 2025
Taught By: Ibada Wadud
Section: A

CRN: 2698

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 17

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 502
Date Range: 1/22/2025 - 5/7/2025
Design of Business
Spring 2025
Taught By: Rose Pember
Section: B

CRN: 2796

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 1204A
Date Range: 1/22/2025 - 5/7/2025
Design of Business
Spring 2025
Taught By: Ibada Wadud
Section: X1

CRN: 5237

Credits: 3

This course introduces system dynamics in the context of sustainable design of the operations of a business. Sourcing materials, resource allocation and post-production impacts are analyzed as elements that contribute to the overall economic, social and environmental footprint of a product or service. Students apply the insights and methodologies gained in this course by developing operational plans that propose innovative and sustainable alternatives to familiar business practices.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management majors, Fashion Business minors, and Fashion Communication minors only. Pre-requisite(s): LMTH 2014 Quantitative Reasoning 2. Note: when taking an online section, the expectation is for full engagement which includes cameras on for the entire class. If this will be an issue, please consider an in person section. 
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:02am EDT 3/31/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 1/27/2025 - 5/12/2025