TFL400 Sustainable Capitalism
- Studiepoeng:
- 15
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Handelshøyskolen ved UiA
- Emneansvarlig:
- Stina Torjesen
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår
- Undervisningsspråk:
- English.
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- International Business, masterprogram
- Økonomi og administrasjon - siviløkonom, masterprogram
- Økonomi og administrasjon - siviløkonom, 5-årig masterprogram
Undervisningsspråk
English.Innhold
We start this course by describing the major challenges in society today, including the degradation of the earth’s ecosystem and the increasing threat of climate change. The introductory part of the course ends with an in-depth discussion of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Then we ask the question: How did we end up here? We trace the historical roots of capitalism and provide the students with the knowledge to better understand current sustainability challenges in economics and business. Going forward, how can businesses be a force for good? What is the moral responsibility of business? Is business ethics important for a sustainable future? In latter part of the course, the main goal is to investigate how businesses and governments can solve these global challenges. Key topics are corporate social responsibility, circular economy, sustainable business models, responsible investments, environmental and ecological economics, green growth, and regulations.
Læringsutbytte
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
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Identify and critically discuss global contemporary challenges in business and society, this includes knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and an understanding of how these relate to business operations
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Analyse the role of capitalism, both the benefits capitalism has brought humanity, and the costs
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Discuss the purpose of the corporation, including social responsibility, and ethical implications of sustainability challenges
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Analyse how the emergence of new business models in the economy are related to issues of resource scarcity, circular economy and environmental regulation
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Investigate how businesses can contribute to solving key environmental and social challenges, including climate change and resource scarcity
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Know how to apply theories of sustainability, circular economy and sustainable business models to business practise
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Discuss the role of markets, public policy and regulations in solving key sustainability challenges
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Analyse the difficult trade-off between future economic growth and sustainability
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Analyse and present cases of how business respond to sustainability challenges
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen
The students must pass written and/or oral assignment(s). More information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Undervisnings- og læringsformer
To help the students to master the material there will be a mix of lectures and seminars. Students must be prepared to work in groups. Estimated workload is 405 hours.
Studentevaluering
End of term evaluation.
Eksamen
The final grade in the course is based on 4-hour individually written examination under supervision (school examination) which counts 50% and a group-based term paper which counts 50%. Both examinations must be passed before the final grade is given. Grading by letters (A – F).
Reduksjon i studiepoeng
Innholdet i dette emnet dekkes helt eller delvis av annet emne. Tas ett av disse emnene i tillegg, reduseres studiepoengene som følger:
Emne | Studiepoengreduksjon |
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TFL402 – Sustainable Business | 7.5 |