Business Opportunity Recognition in Energy, Materials and IndustryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The learner recognizes the SDGs in the context of business in energy, material and industry sector.
The learner learns how to apply SDGs to recognize business opportunities in energy, material and industry sector.
The learner gets inspired from successful business cases related with sustainibility, in the field of circular industrial process, innovative building material and renewable energy.

Content

Introductory chapter on the UN Sustainable Development Goals that are closely linked to energy, materials and industry.
Megatrends and sustainable development in the energy, materials and industry sectors.
Motivation, network building and resources
Business modelling for sustainable development in these sectors.

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.