IRI33021 Development of green (sustainable) business models (Spring 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Fredrikstad
- Course Leader:
- Per Valter
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Compulsory course as part of the Bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Project Management
Lecture Semester
4th semester (spring)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
Students
• have knowledge about sustainable business model theories and their development
• have knowledge about strategies regarding sustainable business model innovation
• have knowledge about tools for developing new or changed sustainable business models
Skills
Students
• can collaborate with companies/enterprises on business model innovation
• are able to document existing and new sustainable business models
• are able to innovate new and improved sustainable business models through the use of practical tools
General competence
Students
• understand business model innovation as a value-driven, co-creative activity with a clear academic rationale
Content
A green business model refers to the continuous improvement, innovation and learning undertaken by a value-driven enterprise in an interconnected ecosystem, with regard to nature, energy and renewal, in order to have a positive impact on society as a whole. It is run by an organisation that is forward-looking when it comes to sustainability from an economic, environmental and social point of view.. This means that green business models are an emerging phenomenon where the enterprise can constantly improve.
The course includes:
• Investigation of sustainable business model theories and methods
• Development of new (green) business models
• Carrying out a development project in teams
Forms of teaching and learning
The teaching is based on a large degree of student activity, and will alternate between introductory lectures, group work, projects and seminars. The project work involves the development of one or more sustainable business models in an enterprise, with available guidance from the lecturer.
Workload
Organised learning activities: 40 hours
Self-study and project work: 200 hours
Examination preparation and implementation: 30 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Participation in project work.
Examination
Individual academic reflection report on project work.
The scope of the report is up to 15 pages.
Permitted examination support material: All
Individual grades are given.
Grading scale A-F, where A is the highest grade and F is a fail.
Examiners
External and internal examiner or two internal examiners.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
If the examination is not passed or candidates wish to improve their grade, the course must be retaken.
Course evaluation
Final evaluation of the course between the lecturer and students.