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Lesson details
 | BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | ||
2018-2019 | EnIESEG School of Management
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IÉSEG
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Class code : | 1819-IÉSEG-M1S1S2-OPS-MA-EI67UE | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | |
| Level | Year | Period | Language of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 1 | S1S2 | EnEnglish |
| Academic responsibility | Md.VELUDO |
|---|---|
| Lecturer(s) | Maria de Lurdes VELUDO |
- This class exists in these courses :
- IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS
- IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 2 > 2,00 ECTS
Prerequisites
No prerequisite is necessary to attend this course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
By exploring a range of perspectives students will be invited to analyse the nature of sustainable development as a discipline and process, and sustainability as a goal. Contested understandings, practical trade-offs, social learning and value orientated thought and action will characterise the questioning and constructive nature of this module.
At the end of this course the student should be able to: (1) discuss the key principles, perspectives, benefits, and critical success factors, informing concepts of sustainbale development, sustainability and corporate social responsibility, (2) describe a number of models, frameworks, and tools, (3) understand the accounting for corporate sustainability and the reporting of the contribution of a company to sustainable development, and (4) identify the specificities of innovative business models that claim to contribute to sustainable development.
Course description
This course looks at:
1. Foundation Concepts of Sustainable Development;
2. The Business Case for Sustainable Development: From Strategy Design to Implementation;
3. Accounting for Corporate Sustainability and the Reporting for Sustainable Development;
4. Information Systems & Technology for Sustainable Development;
5. Innovative Business Models for Sustainable Development
Class type
Class structure
| Type of course | Numbers of hours | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent study | |||
| Estimated personal workload | 8,00 | ||
| Independent work | |||
| Reference manual 's readings | 8,00 | ||
| Face to face | |||
| Interactive class | 16,00 | ||
| Total student workload | 32,00 | ||
Teaching methods
- E-learning
- Interactive class
- Presentation
Assessment
The mark for each individual is calculated by weighting the mark of the final exam and the mark for attendance and participation.
| Type of control | Duration | Number | Percentage break-down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | |||
| Written exam | 0,00 | 0 | 60,00 |
| Others | |||
| Individual Project | 9,00 | 1 | 20,00 |
| Continuous assessment | |||
| Participation | 16,00 | 0 | 20,00 |
| TOTAL | 100,00 | ||
Recommended reading
- Hitchcock, D. And Willard, M. (2009), The Business Guide to Sustainability: Practical Strategies and Tools for Organizations, Routledge, 320p. -
- Jacobsen, J. (2011), Sustainable Busines and Industry: Designing and Operating for Social and Environmetan Responsibility, Quality Press, 216p. -
- Roosa, S. (2010), Sustainable Development HandooK, 2nd ed., Fairmont Press, 491p. -
Internet resources
- IESEG Online
The school intranet offers various documents, including articles and the lecturers' slides
* This information is non-binding and can be subject to change
