Sustainable Business Opportunities - ENT012AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Sustainable Business Opportunities, 5 cr - ENT012AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Sustainable Business Opportunities ENT012AS2AE-3002 18.08.2025-10.10.2025 5 op (IBE5PASCM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Online blended
Flipped classroom.
Online lectures including workshops.

Learning material and recommended literature

Aagaard, A. Sustainable business models: innovation, implementation and success. E-book. 2019.
Ryan, R. & Deci, E. Self-Determination Theory. Web article. 2022.
Harmaala, MM., Harilainen, H. Blueprint for a training program on business opportunity recognition in SDGs. Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu. Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. 2020.
Johnson. M. W. Reinvent Your Business Model. E-book. 2018.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research
Larsson, M. Circular business models: developing a sustainable future. E-book. 2018.
OECD. Business Models for the Circular Economy. E-book. 2019.
+ other learning material in Moodle.
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Ben-Hafaïedh C. Part I & II/Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems : Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research. E-book. 2020.

Working life connections

The teaching material and company examples related to the main theme of the course (sustainable development) will focus on both current and future job requirements (knowledge, skills, attitudes and networks).

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course material and content are based on the international framework and research on sustainable development. The course will be based on examples involving international companies.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Learning assignments

Assignment 1: Quiz (20 %) Assignment 2: Objective: Make a detailed and reasoned presentation of the Context & Stakeholder Analysis. (40 %) Assignment 3: Sustainable business opportunity recognition and development (40 %)

Enrollment

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Content scheduling

Weekly online meetings (Zoom):

22nd August: Welcome, Kick-off, Orientation to the course
29th August: Sustainability framework: SDGs. Terminology, sustainability related frameworks: purpose and objectives
5th September: Context: Meaning and impact of context in developing sustainable business
12th September: Motivation: Identifying, reflecting and evaluating motivational drivers to recognize sustainable business opportunities
19th September: Resources and networks: Recognizing different networks and understanding how to utilize them for sustainable business opportunities
26th September: Business modelling 1: Value opportunity recognition
3rd October: Business modelling 2: Sustainable business model innovation (incl. tools)
10th October: Sustainable business cases (based on the Assignment 3): EXHIBITION
Groups
- IBE5PASCM
- IBE5PAMAR
- BLENDED
- IBE5PACOM
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

Recognizing prior learning: If the student has obtained the skills and knowledge matching the learning goals of the course elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can show the knowledge and skills through a demonstration. Please contact the responsible teacher. More information about this: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning.

Teachers

Antti Leppilampi

Seats

15 - 60

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Sustainable Business Opportunities ENT012AS2AE-3001 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 5 op (IBE5PASCM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Online blended
Flipped classroom.
Online lectures including workshops.

Learning material and recommended literature

Aagaard, A. Sustainable business models: innovation, implementation and success. E-book. 2019.
Ryan, R. & Deci, E. Self-Determination Theory. Web article. 2022.
Harmaala, MM., Harilainen, H. Blueprint for a training program on business opportunity recognition in SDGs. Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu. Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. 2020.
Johnson. M. W. Reinvent Your Business Model. E-book. 2018.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research
Larsson, M. Circular business models: developing a sustainable future. E-book. 2018.
OECD. Business Models for the Circular Economy. E-book. 2019.
+ other learning material in Moodle.
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Ben-Hafaïedh C. Part I & II/Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems : Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research. E-book. 2020.

Working life connections

The teaching material and company examples related to the main theme of the course (sustainable development) will focus on both current and future job requirements (knowledge, skills, attitudes and networks).

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course material and content are based on the international framework and research on sustainable development. The course will be based on examples involving international companies.

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Learning assignments

Assignment 1: Quiz (20 %) Assignment 2: Objective: Make a detailed and reasoned presentation of the Context & Stakeholder Analysis. (40 %) Assignment 3: Sustainable business opportunity recognition and development (40 %)

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

Content scheduling

Weekly online meetings (Zoom):

22nd August: Welcome, Kick-off, Orientation to the course
29th August: Sustainability framework: SDGs. Terminology, sustainability related frameworks: purpose and objectives
5th September: Context: Meaning and impact of context in developing sustainable business
12th September: Motivation: Identifying, reflecting and evaluating motivational drivers to recognize sustainable business opportunities
19th September: Resources and networks: Recognizing different networks and understanding how to utilize them for sustainable business opportunities
26th September: Business modelling 1: Value opportunity recognition
3rd October: Business modelling 2: Sustainable business model innovation (incl. tools)
10th October: Sustainable business cases (based on the Assignment 3): EXHIBITION
Groups
- IBE5PASCM
- TR4HEENT
- IBE5PAMAR
- BLENDED
- IBE5PACOM
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

Recognizing prior learning: If the student has obtained the skills and knowledge matching the learning goals of the course elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can show the knowledge and skills through a demonstration. Please contact the responsible teacher. More information about this: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning.

Teachers

Olli Laintila, Antti Leppilampi

Seats

15 - 60

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous, INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

After completion of this course or the equivalent assessment of prior learning, the student will be able to:
- understand the relevance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business
- recognize the impact of context and motivation on finding and developing sustainable business opportunities
- recognize the shared value creation with multiple stakeholders
- recognize business opportunities in SDGs
- understand the process of business modelling in the context of sustainable development

- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business context
- The process of business opportunity recognition in SDGS
- The drivers and motivation to develop sustainable businesses
- Shared valued creation and multi-stakeholder viewpoint
- Relevant networks in sustainable business development
- Use of limited resources in business opportunity development
- Business modelling and the use of underlying tools in the context of SDGs

Contact / Blended

Recognizing prior learning: If the student has obtained the skills and knowledge matching the learning goals of the course elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can show the knowledge and skills through a demonstration. Please contact the responsible teacher. More information about this: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning.

Materials in Moodle

Welcome to join the course "Sustainable business opportunities". Sustainable development is the major challenge of the 21st century. This course focuses on the sustainable development goals as an opportunity for new businesses. You will learn about process of sustainable business opportunity recognition and sustainable business modelling. After this course you understand the dimensions of environmental, social and economic impact of businesses. You will also gain skills and tools to develop sustainable future businesses.

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.

Student knows sustainable development goals to some extent and recognizes some elements of the sustainable business development.

Student knows sustainable development goals and is able to recognize sustainable business opportunities. Student perceives the importance of motivation, resources and networks in building sustainable businesses. Student is familiar with the sustainable business modelling and underlying tools.

Student shows in-depth knowledge in sustainable development goals and is able to recognize sustainable business opportunities. Student is able to apply knowledge of sustainable business modelling and underlying tools.