Sustainability and Social Responsibility (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

Student is able to holistically plan, implement and assess sustainability management and social responsibility in working life. Student understands the linkages between quality and sustainability. Student knows most important sustainability and social responsibility related certification systems which are used in the field she/he works at, and is able to evaluate their usefulness in a particular case.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Principles of sustainable development and social responsibility; certification systems and standards in sustainability management; planning, implementing and assessing sustainability management in working life or as part of project management.

Aika ja paikka

Kick-off session on 19th January 2018
Final session on 16th March 2018 or as on-line discussion

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exams

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Evaluation is based on process and products
* constructive activity in Tabula
* showing wide understanding in applying the concepts and principles of sustainable development and corporate responsibility in the individual assignment

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning
Kick-off session on 19th January
Group and individual tasks in Tabula
Final session on 16th March or as on-line discussion

Oppimateriaalit

To be added

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

On-line discussions on concepts and developments in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (20 hrs)
On-line discussions on tools of sustainability and corporate social responsibility management (20 hrs)
Individual assignment on developing sustainability or corporate social responsibility. (80 hrs)
Commenting other students' plans and drafts. (10 hrs)
Kick-off and summarizing sessions 8 hrs.

Sisällön jaksotus

19.1. – 31.1. Principles of sustainable development and social responsibility;
1.2. – 11.2. certification systems and standards in sustainability management;
12.2.-16.3. planning, implementing and assessing sustainability management in working life or as part of project management.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Students work on sustainability practices of their work places or other related organisations.

Kansainvälisyys

Students form an international group bringing their points of view and developing each other's understanding about sustainability and social responsibility.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student does not able to define the concepts of sustainability or responsibility. The student is not able to analyse working life cases from the viewpoints of sustainability or corporate social responsibility. The report does not meet the set standards.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student is able to define the main concepts related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Student understands some dimensions of sustainability and social responsibility in working life context. The student identifies sustainable and responsible practices (including certification systems), but is not able to explain their benefits for companies or project management. The student identifies his/her communication skills and takes responsibility of his/her studies.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student is able to use the basic concepts of sustainability and is able to identify elements of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in areal working life case. The student is able to solve problems related to sustainability and understands clients' and stakeholders' views. The student understands the main principles of certification and standards as a tool in sustainability management. The student is able to take responsibility in cooperation and ready to develop his/her communication skills.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student is able to critically apply concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility into working life context. The student understands how sustainability and corporate social responsibility are part of the practices and principles in the field she/he works/studies. The student is able to analyse and develop sustainability and corporate social responsibility in an organisation and/or as part of project management. The student is able to apply tools of sustainability management and explain the choice of used tools. The student is able to work constructively in cooperation with others.