Thematic Module in Responsible Business and Sustainability, Open University Studies, 5–20 cr

Tampere University

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Description

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (Yritysetiikka) course or corresponding studies is a compulsory first part of this thematic module. The student must complete KATVAA11 Business Ethics (Yritysetiikka) before being able to complete the other courses of this module. If you have corresponding studies from another university, please contact the teacher about taking the thematic module.

Business ethics; Stakeholder approach; Corporate sustainability; Corporate responsibility and accounting; Corporate social responsibility reporting; Relationships between business, society and nature; Responsibility in different business models and contexts.

Objectives

The student understands the relationships between business, society and nature and is familiar with the challenges related to their interlinkages. The student knows the theoretical underpinnings of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability. The student is able to identify and apply tools for organisational accountability and responsible business practices.

Study module code

MAB.SUST-M30

Language of instruction

English

Finnish

Academic year

2022–2023

Level of study

Other studies

Fields of study

Business, Administration and Law

Maximum credits

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Anna Hannula

Prerequisites

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