Sustainable LuxuryLaajuus (1 cr)

Learning objectives

After successful completion of the course, the student is able to:
1.define the concept of sustainable luxury industry
2. describe the characteristics of the sustainable luxury business
3. address the synergy between luxury and sustainability.
4. name key sustainability issues in the value chains of luxury business.
5. assess best practices and sustainable solutions of luxury sector

Contents

1. Definition of sustainable luxury
2. Recognizing sustainability in the luxury business
3. Transformative power of sustainability
4. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) pioneers of the luxury industry
5. Success factors for sustainable luxury services
6. Supply chain sustainability
7. Assessing sustainability in luxury products and services

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Non stop, self -paced online studies on Moodle platform. Individual learning tests.

Learning materials

Digital material provided on the Moodle platform

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No pre-requirements. The course is linked with following courses: 1. Evolving concept of Luxury 2. Luxury consumers and consumption behavior 3. Luxury Business 4. Sustainable Luxury 5. Consumer trends in the Luxury industry

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Approved: The student successfully defines the concept of a sustainable luxury industry, with fair clarity and depth. The student describes the characteristics of sustainable luxury business, with nuanced insights. The student acknowledges the synergy between luxury and sustainability by presenting examples. The student names sustainability issues and critical points in the value chains of luxury business. The student can assess best practices and sustainable solutions in the luxury sector well.
Failed: The student defines the concept of a sustainable luxury industry, with unclarity. The student has challenges to describe the characteristics of sustainable luxury business. The student cannot demonstrate understanding between the connection of luxury and sustainability. Naming sustainability issues and critical points in the value chains of luxury business is superficial. Assessing best practices and sustainable solutions in the luxury sector is tenuous.