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MLI26C743 - Green Ventures, Lecture, 28.4.2025-16.5.2025

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: 28.04.2025 - 16.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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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

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    There is an urgent need for a paradigm shift in the mission, purpose and values of enterprises to counter a range of social and environmental problems. 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, impact investment and circular economy, are covered. Opportunities for entrepreneurs to flourish by developing meaningful solutions to reduce waste, foster conscious consumerism and limit biodiversity loss are discussed. The course also delves into the critical role that authenticity, 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

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 11
    2025-2026 Module 11

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    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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