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.

Option 2 is a web-based independent study module. The course consists of independent study and an individual essay.

Final essay. The essay can be in English or in Finnish.

Winsenius, Pieter & Guntram, Ulrich (2002). A thousand shades of green: sustainable strategies for competitive advantage. London, UK: Earthscan.

Calder, Alan (2009). The green agenda: A business guide. IT Governance Pub.

Other material assigned by the teacher.

The course consists of independent study and a final essay. Students can write and hand-in the essay any time during the course. The essay can be written in English or in Finnish. Essay instructions are given on course moodle page.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please note that it has to be completed before the beginning of, or during, course KATVAA14.

KATVAA14 Option 1 (lectures) is organised in period III. KATVAA14 Option 2 (independent study) is organised in periods I-II and IV.