Strategic themes:
Internationalisation,
Sustainable development
Learning outcomes
The student understands of the linkages between business, society and nature. The student knows the principles of environmental responsibility and corporate sustainability. The student recognises challenges and opportunities related to sustainability issues, such as climate change and scarcity of natural resources, and is able to apply this to decision-making in business.
Contents
Relationships between business, society and nature; Corporate sustainability; Environmental responsibility; Climate change engagement in business organisations; Natural resources and ecosystem services.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
24 h
0 h
Independent work
0 h
137 h
Option 1 consists of lectures (24 h) and a final essay. Option 2 consists of independent study (137 h).
Teaching language
English
The teaching language is English. Option 2 can be also completed in Finnish.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Lectures and essayParticipation in course work
In
English
Further information
The course consists of active participation in lectures and a final essay.
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Independent study and essayEssay
In
English
Further information
The course consists of independent study and a final essay.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Material assigned by teacher.
Further information
Option 1 (Lectures and essay) is organised in period III and option 2 (Independent study and essay) is available in period IV. See option 2 course details in teaching schedule.