Course - Sustainability Management - AM530160
AM530160 - Sustainability Management
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
The course explores concepts and content related to sustainable business development and the integration of sustainability considerations in strategic management processes. Emphasis is placed on how to incorporate economic, environmental and social objectives into organizational mission, strategy, culture and practice to create long-term value for firms, its stakeholders and society at large.
Central topics in the course include:
- Frameworks, theories and concepts for sustainable development
- Stakeholder mapping, engagement and management
- Sustainability management principles
Learning outcome
On satisfactory completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Define key concepts, principles, ideas and theories within sustainable business development
- Explain how sustainable business development apply to management and strategy
- Critically evaluate business cases in view of sustainability
- Design solutions for improving sustainability strategies in companies
- Select and synthesize information from academic and other relevant sources to support your research and ideas
- Clearly communicate your ideas and findings with academic and business professionals in an international context
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of a combination of lectures and guest lectures, casework, group work, presentations, and literature discussions.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
A portfolio assessment counts for 100% of the grade in the course. Information about the elements of the portfolio will be given at the start of the semester.
There will be no resit exam in this course. All elements of the portfolio must be retaken on the next ordinary exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
International Business and Marketing (860MIB)
Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development (MSMI)
Recommended previous knowledge
As for the study programme.
Course materials
A list of course material will be available at the beginning of the course.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Ålesund
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"