FÖ0444, Innovation and Sustainability, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Business Administration

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Active participation in mandatory meetings such as seminars, guest lectures and/or study visits. Passed exam and/or assignment.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Economics

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Environmental Economics and Management - Master's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

The Course Replaces

FÖ0397