Sustainable operations managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to identify the challenges and possibilities of sustainable operations management and how these affect operations management.
You are able to measure, interpret and develop sustainable business processes.
You are able to analyze and develop business operations in terms of sustainability.
You are able to evaluate what type of knowledge and skills sustainable operations management requires.

Content

The practical activities of companies play a major role in enabling a more sustainable future. Sustainable operations management focuses on integrating sustainability questions into business processes and, therefore, into everyday business.
What does circular economy mean?
What are sustainable business models?
How can sustainability be integrated into business processes?
How can sustainability be developed in terms of operations management?
What knowledge and skills are needed in companies in terms of sustainable operations management?

Qualifications

Corporate responsibility and changing operational environment 5 ECTS, or equivalent

Materials

Opportunities for green transition by co-creation 5 ECTS
Financial management 5 ECTS
Business growth and financial planning 5 ECTS
Marketing communications and reporting of responsibility 5 ECTS

Evaluation

a. You can acquire, process, produce and critically evaluate multidisciplinary information on sustainable operations management
b. You can solve demanding problems in development work
e. You can evaluate strategic approaches and justify their use from a management and development perspective