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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Understand the concept ‘planetary boundary’ and be able to account for key trends related to climate change and biodiversity
  • Identify and critically discuss global contemporary challenges in business and society
  • Analyse how the emergence of new business practices in the economy is related to issues of resource scarcity, circular economy and environmental regulation
  • Understand the role of markets, public policy and regulations in solving key sustainability challenges

Contents

Students are first introduced to the concept of planetary boundaries and suggestions that we need to adjust consumption and production patterns. The course then proceeds to assess select challenges at company and societal levels.

Teaching and learning methods

On campus lectures and seminars. Estimated workload is 210 hours.

Examination requirements

Written and/or oral assignment(s) must be approved. More information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

4-hour written examination under supervision. Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

Due to grade requirements for state authorised auditors, a regular examination will be held both autumn and spring.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
TFL400 – Sustainable Capitalism. 7.5
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