SDGs in Business Opportunity Recognition, Module 1Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student recognizes the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of business and is able to apply SDGs to recognize business opportunities.
The student is able to develop a business model based on SDGs.

Content

- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business
- Roles of businesses and individuals in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- Motivational drivers of entrepreneurs, companies and individuals when identifying sustainable business opportunities and innovating new sustainable solutions and business ideas
- Resources and networks in the business opportunity recognition process
- Business modelling processes, practices, and tools, which are applicable in recognition and development of sustainable business models

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.