Managing sustainability through responsible leadership (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY00AT67
On this course students learns the key concepts in sustainability and UN sustainable development goals. Student also develops sustainability knowledge management skills and strategies for managing climate risk, facilitating ESG (environmental, social, corporate governance) integration, and creating long-term value for shareholders and society based on the UN sustainable development goals. Recognizing the importance of responsible leadership as part of economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable business management is also at the core of this course. Key principles of transparent and trustworthy sustainability communication as part of building competitive company brands are explained as well. Student gains skills and competence needed to define and apply effective KPIs (key performance indicators) to measure the impact and dependence of an organization on natural, human, and social capital.

Study/implementation methods

  • Online learning independent of time and place in the Moodle learning environment.
  • Course material: video lectures, online material, scientific articles.
  • Course tasks: online discussions and peer evaluation based on the course material and company cases from Finland and Brazil, multiple choice quizzes.

Education information

Implementation date

-

Enrollment period

08.08.2024 - 06.10.2024

Field of education

Business, administration and law

Subject

Micro-entrepreneurship

Price

0 €

Maximum participants

50

Education description