Sustainability and ethicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can define sustainability and ethics and explore their importance in contemporary society.
You can examine the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic sustainability (the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs), their significance in addressing global challenges, and the role of businesses in achieving them.
You can examine social issues such as poverty, inequality, human rights, and labour practices and the role of businesses in promoting social responsibility and equity.
You can explore ethical theories and frameworks for analysing and evaluating ethical dilemmas and ethical decision-making processes in various contexts, such as business, policy-making, and personal life.
You can discuss ethical considerations in marketing sustainable products and services and the importance of transparency and authenticity.
You can explore the ethical challenges businesses face and the role of ethical leadership and corporate governance mechanisms in promoting ethical behaviour within organisations.

Content

How do you define sustainability and ethics and explore their importance in contemporary society?
How do you examine the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic sustainability (the SDGs), their significance in addressing global challenges, and the role of businesses in achieving them?
How do you examine social issues such as poverty, inequality, human rights, and labour practices and the role of businesses in promoting social responsibility and equity?
How do you explore ethical theories and frameworks for analysing and evaluating ethical dilemmas and ethical decision-making processes in various contexts, such as business, policy-making, and personal life?
How do you discuss ethical considerations in marketing sustainable products and services and the importance of transparency and authenticity?
How do you explore the ethical challenges businesses face and the role of ethical leadership and corporate governance mechanisms in promoting ethical behaviour within organisations?

Evaluation

Students can 
a. expertly use professional vocabulary and concepts in different situations. 
b. look for information in the key information sources. 
d. assess unethical behaviour and analyse it following ethics principles  
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.