Study Guide

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.