Environment and economyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You will get to know global environmental, social and economic challenges and especially the importance of economical factors in sustainable development You will understand the possibilites of sustainable innovation and expanding green markets You will learn critical thinking concnerning green business statements and initiatives You will learn the meaning of environment in competitiveness and how to develop it

Content

What are the environmental, social and economic challenges from the markets anda company perspective? How can environmental and sustainability issues be incorporated into the business? How to make progress for the green and sustainable economy? How to improve company's competitiveness in the green economy?

Qualifications

Not required to have any prior know-how and skills

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. to use professional vocabulary and concepts in a professional way in different situations. b. to evaluate information sources critically. f. to work as team member in environmental business g. to apply good ethical behavior in environmental business field