TU-E6180 - Case Studies in Sustainable Business D, Lecture, 4.9.2024-9.10.2024

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

Understand the disruptive forces behind the sustainability transition and adopt a strategic framework for leading and designing for sustainable growth.

Familiarise yourself with the key concepts and demystify terminology related to sustainable business.

Understand what professional role you could play in designing and building sustainable products, services and organizations.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 09.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Sarvas

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of case studies from businesses on how they have tranformed their strategies and operations to suit the transition to a more clean and just world. In addition, the course goes over each of the themes of the case company.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture attendance (5/6), compulsory weekly exercises.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures with a case study and a thematic teaching session. Also, weekly exercises.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture materials will be posted online and lectures videos will be posted as well.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    2 Zero Hunger

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    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

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Priority is to Information Networks and Industrial Engineering M.Sc. students.

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