Innovation and Sustainability
This course consists of two parts. One theoretical part that focus on concepts of innovation for sustainability, which is implemented through lectures and assignments. The second part is empirical and focus on innovation for sustainability in practice, which is implemented through case studies, guest lectures and/ or study visits.
This course constitutes literature reviews, case studies and assignments concerning innovation for sustainability in theory and practice.
Information from the course leader
Welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course FÖ0444
Practical information: Below you can find important information that is good to know for you as a student:
* You have to register yourself in the course via Ladok Student. You can only log in after you have obtained an SLU student account. More information about how to create a student account can be found here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
* The self-registration is open 210319-210329
* If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you cannot register online and must contact the course leader who decides if you can still register. Only registered students can participate in the course and have access study material.
* You must be admitted and registered to attend the course. Unregistered students may NOT stay on the premises, for reasons of insurance.
* If you are entitled of extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made. For educational support for an exam, contact the educational administrator at ekon-adm@slu.se along with your certificate from Nais 15 workings days prior to the examination. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/
* If you cancel the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at ekon-adm@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register a non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
* You are automatically registered for the first exam of the course in Ladok Student. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. Please note that you still have to register yourself for the re-exam in Ladok Student. This applies only to exams and re-exams within the Department of Economics.
* Corrected exams can usually be collected Wednesdays from 12.30 - 14.30 in room D416 or D417 in Ulls Hus. Due to Covid, it is best to contact ekon-adm@slu.se to get help with collection of your exam instead of coming to the office as we are, for the most part, working remotely. Are you a new student? Find more information here: https://student.slu.se/en/studies/new-student/uppsala/.
Do not hesitate to contact us at ekon-adm@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards, The administration
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
FÖ0444-40088 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for FÖ0444
Academic year 2023/2024
Innovation and Sustainability (FÖ0444-30324)
2024-01-15 - 2024-03-19
Academic year 2022/2023
Innovation and Sustainability (FÖ0444-40094)
2023-03-22 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Innovation and Sustainability (FÖ0444-40106)
2022-03-24 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2019/2020
Innovation and Sustainability (FÖ0444-40073)
2020-03-25 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Innovation and Sustainability (FÖ0444-40122)
2019-03-26 - 2019-06-09
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
FÖ0444 Innovation and Sustainability, 7.5 Credits
Innovation och Hållbar UtvecklingSubjects
Business AdministrationEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 180 hp at university level, of which 90 hp in business studies. English 6.Objectives
Patterns of production and consumption of goods and services face challenges in terms of degradation of natural resources, pollution and climate change. Market actors can play important roles to address such issues through innovation. This course focuses on innovation and how such processes can contribute to more sustainability in practice.
Having completed this course, students are expected to be able to:
Theorize concepts on innovation for sustainability.
Analyse and critically reflect on innovation for sustainability in practice.
Content
This course consists of two parts. One theoretical part that focus on concepts of innovation for sustainability, which is implemented through lectures and assignments. The second part is empirical and focus on innovation for sustainability in practice, which is implemented through case studies, guest lectures and/ or study visits.
This course constitutes literature reviews, case studies and assignments concerning innovation for sustainability in theory and practice.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Active participation in mandatory meetings such as seminars, guest lectures and/or study visits.
Passed exam and/or assignment.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Grading criteria
|
Grade |
Individual assignments (70%) |
Project (30%) |
|
5 |
Demonstrate a deep and comprehensive understanding of key innovation concepts. A strong level of critical analysis of empirical illustration with relevant and clear theoretical connections and evidence of further reading and application to given context. A complete report with strong rhetoric and reference treatment. Turn in analytical assignments at set deadlines |
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of models and relevant concepts. A good level of critical analysis of the case with relevant and clear theoretical connections and evidence of further reading. A well developed report with rhetoric and reference treatment.
Good assessment of another student report, where both merits and shortcomings are discussed.
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4 |
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key innovation concepts. A good level of critical analysis of empirical illustration with relevant theoretical connections to given context as well as evidence of further reading. Report with good rhetoric and reference treatment. Turn in analytical assignments at set deadlines |
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3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of key innovation concepts. A competent critical analysis – but meriting some criticisms in respect of the assessment criteria. |
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U |
Insufficient understanding of the terms, models, principles and their application. |
Insufficient understanding of concepts and their application; Inadequate assessment |
Litterature list
- Journal Papers