Curricula

Objectives

Purpose of the course
Sustainable development, including e.g. measures that concern mitigating the climate change together with securing biodiversity and human rights, is a timely issue in our societies including the business world. The aim of this course is to cast light on the contents of ‘corporate responsibility’ (CR).

Course competences
Service business management competence
Business management competence
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace
Ethics
Sustainable development

Learning outcomes
The students recognise the various dimensions; ecological, social (and economic) of corporate responsibility in in global economy. The students learn to understand responsibility from the viewpoint of different stakeholders and interest groups. They develop their own strategic thinking and are able to analyse the concept of responsibility on the basis of strategic considerations. They understand the ethical responsibilities of organisations.

Content

Corporate responsibility (ecological and social responsibility), responsible organisation, ethical management, strategic thinking

Time and location

In the course, learning takes place flexibly according to the student's own schedule.
The course does not include webinars.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The 2030 Agenda https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/
The UN Sustainable Development Goals https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
The Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) https://www.unprme.org
Articles of Journal of Business Ethics
Other articles related to the topic

Teaching methods

Online learning

Alternative completion methods

Orientation assignment : video + orientation to the course (Pass/Fail)
Key definitions (Pass/Fail)
Media Follow-up Assignment 30 % of the grade
Final Assignment: Responsibility Analysis 70 % of the grade

Student workload

Virtual learning and assignments 135 h

Further information for students

Avoin amk 10 (sis. max-määrään)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You attempt to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts and theoretical knowledge but fail to show a convincing ability to transform empirical data into applicable real-life situations. There is an attempt to create a situational analysis but based on it, the objectives and/or value remains unclear. You have challenges to communicate your findings in written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Satisfactory 2
You demonstrate your theoretical knowledge at a reasonably clear level and have an obvious overall command of the subject area. Central concepts have been defined satisfactorily. You show a basic ability to transform empirical data into applicable real-life situations. A reasonably clear situational analysis has been created. You are able to communicate your findings in written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You demonstrate your theoretical knowledge at a relatively clear level and display a competent command of the subject area. Central concepts have been defined rather well. You show adequate but general ability to transform empirical data into applicable real-life situations. A relatively clear situational analysis has been created. You are able to communicate your findings in written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in
complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Very good 4
You demonstrate your theoretical knowledge fluently and display a good command and understanding of the subject area. Central concepts have been defined very well. You show competent ability to transform empirical data into applicable real-life situations. The ideas are worth implementing. An explicit situational analysis has been created. You are able to communicate your findings in written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You demonstrate your theoretical knowledge in detail and display a clear command of the subject area. Central concepts have been defined with precision. You show an advanced ability to transform empirical data into applicable real-life situations. The ideas have significant value for implementation. An explicit and focused situational analysis in which the objectives are clear and set correctly regarding the problem, has been created. You are able to communicate your findings in written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree