AS-1-038 (0) - Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development

• Business administration 2023 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
• International business 2023 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

English

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Ethical and sustainability competencies

Local and global societal competencies

Business and organisational competencies

Intercultural competencies

SDG´s in focus:
#4: Quality education
#7: Affordable and clean energy
#10: Reduced inequalities
#13: Climate action

Upon completion of this study entity you can:

You are able to identify and describe the UN
Sustainable Development Goals for
societal development, as well as to identify how
they are related to your field
and to the development of Nordic society as a
whole. (Knowledge)

You account for the rule of law, and understand
the fundamentals of employment law
as a foundation for the Nordic societal model.
(Knowledge)

You can relate your understanding of sustainable
development and ethical
principles to concrete contexts in your
profession. (Skills)

You can discuss various contemporary societal
topics in a social, cultural and
political context, doing so critically and
analytically. (Skills)

Stemming from your developed understanding of
sustainability and ethical
principles, you are able to reflect on the choices
you make professionally.
Approach)

You reflect on your ability to contribute to your
environment while bearing in
mind the Nordic welfare model. (Approach)

* UN Sustainable Development Goals
* Intercultural Business- cultural dimensions
theories
* Nordic leadership styles
* The Nordic welfare model
* Employment law as a foundation for the Nordic
societal model

Period 1 and Period 2 studies for first year
students

Intercultural Business

Language used in course is mainly English. Swedish
speaking students are allowed to submit answers to
assignments and exams in Swedish.

To be announced by latest during Introduction
lecture.

• Lectures - 27 hours
• Practical exercises - 19 hours
• Small-group work - 19 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
• Individual studies - 40 hours
• Internet-based studies - 10 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Examination requirements:
Self study materials + quiz (15%)
Career related individual assignment (5%)
Workshops and group reflections on related topics
and learnings (80%)

To pass the course the student should pass the
examinations presented more in detail during the
introduction lecture.

• Broth Joacim
• Kietz Tove
• Nyberg Janne

Kietz Tove

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit

12 months after course has ended

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

• Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions