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SDGs in Business Opportunity Recognition (5 cr)

Code: LX00FJ97-3001

General information


Enrollment

11.09.2023 - 15.11.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Teachers

  • Adriana Mustelin

Teacher in charge

Adriana Mustelin

Groups

  • LITO_VV
    Vapaastivalittavat, liiketalous

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

Location and time

Flexible start.
There are no attendance requirements.
You can study the contents at your own pace.
The course is offered on a continuous basis till 31.12.2023.

Materials

All course materials are located on the course MOOC platform.

Teaching methods

The course is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) that is completed online (fully distance learning) in the MOOC online learning environment (itslearning Learning Management System).

Exam schedules

Learning diary written in English.

Content scheduling

Self-paced.
Recommended time or stage of studies for completion: The course can be completed any time during the studies.

Further information

The course is available in English.
Once your enrollment has been approved, pls see OMA workspace for further information and how to get access to itslearning platform.
Your enrolment will be approved within 2 weeks.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

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.