MLI26C743 - Green Ventures, Lectures, 25.4.2022-13.5.2022

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand how a green venture is imagined, set up and operates in practice, 2) analyze how such ventures may lead to a purposeful life by helping move towards a flourishing society and planet, 3) appreciate how a regenerative local economy powered by green innovative ventures can result in a thriving self-reliant community, and 4) plan an imaginative green project in order to create and share value.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 25.04.2022 - 13.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    This course aims to help students understand how value, both monetary and non-monetary, is created and shared through the development of purpose-driven green or sustainable ventures. A range of concepts such as real value, regenerative innovation, materialism, eco-design and circular economy, are covered. Opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop meaningful solutions to reduce waste, foster ethical consumerism and limit biodiversity loss are discussed. The course also delves into the critical role that belonging, rootedness and identity play in community-owned and place-based enterprises. Emphasis is on examining inspiring and creative ventures in sectors such as food, arts, crafts, tourism and renewable energy.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

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