Sustainable Business ModellingLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: NN00HD42
Credits
1 op
Objectives
This course explores strategies to achieve sustainability within a start-up or business model. Using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises, you will be guided through different parts of the organizational model and learn how to incorporate sustainable-thinking across each part. At the end of the course you will be able to provide an advice on how a business model can execute more sustainable strategies.
After completion the course, student
• will understand the key concepts of a sustainable business model strategy
• have developed a personal toolkit of canvasses and tools to advise on sustainable business modelling
• will be able to apply sustainable business modeling strategies to an existing case.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 1: Being a sustainable entrepreneur
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
Content
The course consists of self-paced online learning. You will be guided through a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. During the course you will need to apply learnings to an existing business model or to a startup model.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Approved when student has demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects in sustainable business modelling. You can apply learnings to develop an advice for a real case.
Further information
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Enrolment period
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.08.2025
Credits
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
HUBS
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 300
Teachers
- Sanna Tahlo
- Miina Kivelä
Person in charge
Sanna Tahlo
Groups
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VAPAA
Objectives (course unit)
This course explores strategies to achieve sustainability within a start-up or business model. Using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises, you will be guided through different parts of the organizational model and learn how to incorporate sustainable-thinking across each part. At the end of the course you will be able to provide an advice on how a business model can execute more sustainable strategies.
After completion the course, student
• will understand the key concepts of a sustainable business model strategy
• have developed a personal toolkit of canvasses and tools to advise on sustainable business modelling
• will be able to apply sustainable business modeling strategies to an existing case.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 1: Being a sustainable entrepreneur
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
Content (course unit)
The course consists of self-paced online learning. You will be guided through a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. During the course you will need to apply learnings to an existing business model or to a startup model.
Further information (course unit)
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved when student has demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects in sustainable business modelling. You can apply learnings to develop an advice for a real case.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Further information
This course is done completely online and independently in Moodle, and you can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you. You can start the course right away on Moodle. You don’t have to wait to be accepted on the course, you can start studying when you want.
In order to get the credits, you also have to sign up officially in Pakki (TAMK Students) / Cross-Institutional Service (TAU Students). Please note that during the holiday seasons there are delays in the awarding of credits.
The course on Moodle: https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=43999
Key to sign up is: Sustain25
This Moodle is open 1.8.2024 - 31.8.2025.
TAMK students
Pakki + course code NN00HD42-3001
TAU students
Cross-institutional service + course code NN00HD42-3001
! TAU-student: Cross-Institutional Service will be closed on 31st of May – 31st of July. During that period, you can already start and do the course on Moodle. In August you have to sign up officially in Cross-Institutional Service and after that coach will register you and you will get your credits.