Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | TL00BE45 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2024V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Sari |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire a view of corporate responsibility in companies and its influence on different stakeholders. The student is able to evaluate the economic, ecological and social impacts of business and provide tools for development. The student knows the business models of the circular economy and is able to apply them in practice.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 135 h
- of which scheduled studies 40 h
- of which autonomuos studies 90 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies/knowledge not required.
Contents
Central ethical theories. Individual and organizational values. Strategic responsibility and value creation. Interconnection between business and society. Sustainable development and its promotion. The ecological and social impacts of business. Sustainable development and its promotion. Circular economy and its application to business