•   Sustainable Business Opportunities ENT012AS2AE-3002 18.08.2025-10.10.2025  5   (IBE5PASCM, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    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
    Contents
    - 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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    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.
    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