Sustainable BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

You identify the minimum requirements set by the laws and regulations and recognise ethical conduct beyond them. You have legal knowledge necessary for conducting basic business procedures and you understand the basic legal concepts and logical rules necessary for independent use of sources of law.

You have developed awareness of sustainability and skills to enhance sustainable business values in terms of people, planet and profit. You understand the various motives to invest in sustainability as well as the impact of sustainability in the competitiveness of a company. You understand what it means to embed and integrate sustainability in business environments. You know the basics of analysing sustainability reports of companies. You know the basic concepts of contract and competition law.

Contents

Legal environment and norms
International sustainability standards
Legal personality and legal actions
Sustainability reports
Sustainability and financial performances
Business trade and ethics
Contracts: formation and invalidity and ethics
Consumer trade and ethics
Competition law and ethics
Corporate law, code of conduct
Sustainable supply chain management
Creating customer value through sustainability

Starting level and linkage with other courses

No prerequisites.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

Course formats
Contact and distant sessions or virtual course or project course or intensive course or educationalisation.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Learning materials

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

Further information

Cooperation with the business community
The course deals with sustainability reports of companies.

Internationality
The content of the course deals with sustainability challenges of global companies.