SDGs in Business Opportunity Recognition

Are you interested in sustainability and entrepreneurship related topics?

The core of SDGs in Business Opportunity Recognition course is the process of business opportunity recognition. The module provides you concrete tools for sustainable business modelling. The course is 5 credits (EQF6).

Topics

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business
• Roles of businesses and individuals in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
• Motivational drivers of entrepreneurs, companies and individuals when identifying sustainable business opportunities and innovating new sustainable solutions and business ideas
• Resources and networks in the business opportunity recognition process
• Business modelling processes, practices, and tools, which are applicable in recognition and development of sustainable business models

Learning objectives

• The learner recognizes the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of business and is able to apply SDGs to recognize business opportunities.
• The learner is able to develop a business model based on SDGs.

How to enroll?

Enroll for the course in the Open UAS enrollment system no later than 15.12.2023.

The course should be completed latest by 31.12. 2023.

Implementation

This is a self-paced online course. You can complete this course in English. All learning materials can be found in itslearning Learning Management System (LMS). The course consists of reading materials, case studies, videos, podcasts, graphs, presentations and surveys.

Pls see the instructions how to create the itslearning user account and activate your blog (pdf-document).

More information:

Adriana Mustelin, adriana.mustelin [at] metropolia.fi (adriana[dot]mustelin[at]metropolia[dot]fi)