Sustainable Business - BUS1LF101 - Opinto-opas

Sustainable Business, 5 cr - BUS1LF101

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Current implementations

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Past implementations

Sustainable Business BUS1LF101-3033 25.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons, virtual lessons, learning circles, project work, distant tasks

Learning material and recommended literature

Crucitti, C. Business Law Now. 2015. Bookboon.com (online)

Dupuy, P-M. & Vinuales, J.E. International Environmental Law. 2019. Cambrigde University Press. Second Edition. (online)

Mayer, D, Warner, D.M. & . Siedel, G.J. 2012. Business Law and the Legal Environment. Saylor Foundation. (online)

Chandler, D. 2017. Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: SAGE. (or earlier edition with co-author Werther, W. B.)

Additional resources:
Weybrecht, Giselle. The Sustainable MBA : A Business Guide to Sustainability (2). Somerset, GB: Wiley, 2013. ProQuest ebrary. (available via Haaga-Helia library e-resources)

Blowfield, M. & Murray, A. 2011. Corporate Responsibility. Oxford University Press.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course is implemented in English. The approach is international.

Timing

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

*A project work in teams

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024
Groups
- LF5PMAR
- LF6PMAR
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- LF5PACC
- LF6PACC
- BLENDED
- EXCH
- LF6EMAR
- LF6EHRM
- LF6EACC
- LF6PSCM
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan, Jarkko Kotamäki

Seats

15 - 50

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

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

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.

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

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.

No prerequisites.

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.

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.

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.