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COURSE CATEGORY Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Business administration - FÖA SUBJECT AREA Business – FE1 |
COURSE CODE | 723G51 |
- identify, explain and apply key concepts of ecological sustainability, natural
resource management and environmental problematiques
- analyse correlations between ecological sustainability and sustainable
business from a management perspective
- identify patterns and problems with business and sustainability,
develop plausible explanations, suggest possible solutions, and reflect upon
the outcomes of actions taken
- critically analyse and integrate knowledge gained through reading,
discussions and cases, and express it orally and in writing.
globe. Resource use in production and impacts on ecological sustainability
constitute challenges, but also opportunities, for private business. In order
to integrate efficient resource management thinking in corporate strategy
and realize potentials in clean-tech solutions, managers need a basic
knowledge of the field of natural resource management, ecological
sustainability and how these correlate to green business models, corporate
brands and CSR work. In this course we will hence use the inter-disciplinary
field of environmental science as a stepping stone to explore ecological
challenges and potentials for private business.
are involved in various forms of interactive learning situations. The basic
learning pillars are
• Interactive literature seminars, complemented by individual reading to lay
a theoretical foundation, introduce the students to the research areas, and
provide a basis for discussion.
• Workshops where the students will discuss and apply what they have
learned during project work, literature seminars and reading, in order to
practice their ability to analyse situations and present reasonable and
relevant solutions to ecological challenges for sustainable business.
• Paper-writing based on seminars, readings, cases and team discussions.
Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course.Language of instruction: English
out over the duration of the course.
• Project work
• Active participation in compulsory elements
• Individual written examination
A larger portion of the points will be acquired through the final case and the
individual preparation of casework.
Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s
study guide
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
At least two years (120 ECTS credits) of undergraduate studies, of which a
minimum of 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration (or equivalent).
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.
Exemption from Swedish B,
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
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