Responsible Business
| Period(s) | I | II | III | IV |
| 2017–2018 | X | X |
Keywords
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
EnglishThe teaching language is English. Option 2 can be also completed in Finnish.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
The course consists of active participation in lectures and a final essay.
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
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.
Belongs to following study modules
2018–2019
