Sustainability at the Core of an Organization (Master)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student - internalize the key concepts of sustainability and sustainable development related to their own industry - can understand the current state of the organization's sustainability - can evaluate and analyze the importance of sustainability for the organization's value proposition and service promise now and in the future - understands the importance of sustainability for the organization's competitiveness and is able to promote sustainability in own work life and in own organization - understands the principles guiding the planning of sustainable operations and is able to plan and implement knowledge-based development measures that promote sustainability

Content

Make sustainability a success factor for your organization! How can sustainability strengthen your organization's competitiveness and value proposition? This course offers a comprehensive package that helps you understand the key concepts of sustainability and learn to analyze its importance in the organization's current and future situation. Dive into the world of megatrends and silent signals, define development targets and plan impressive sustainability measures. The course gives you concrete tools to promote sustainability both in your own work and in the organization's strategy. Join us in building a more sustainable future - responsibility starts with you. Core content: - definition of sustainability and key concepts - outlining the current status and future of the organization's sustainability - sustainability as part of the value proposition and service promise - megatrends and weak signals in future development - defining and prioritizing development targets in the organization - developing sustainability