AS-1-031

• Business administration 2021 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
• International business 2021 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society

• 3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)
• 4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)

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

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 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

To pass the course the student should pass the
examinations presented during the Introduction
lecture. Mandatory participation in Introduction
lecture!

• Broth Joacim
• Kietz Tove

Kietz Tove

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

No limit (133 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2021-08-09 to 2022-01-06

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