Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Participation Prerequisites

None.

Course Content

This course delves into the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation, focusing on how these elements can be leveraged to create both social and sustainable value. It integrates ecological, social, and economic perspectives, guiding students to develop solutions that address the complex challenges of sustainability. By examining innovative business models and sustainability-driven strategies, students will acquire the skills needed to become effective change-makers in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape.

Intended Learning Outcomes and Competencies

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify and analyze key social and environmental challenges and design entrepreneurial solutions to address them.

• Design innovative business models that align with the principles of sustainability and the circular economy.

• Evaluate the scalability and impact of social & sustainable businesses.

• Integrate AI and other advanced technologies to create sustainable innovation strategies.

• Develop ethical leadership practices and prioritize entrepreneurial well-being in pursuit of social and sustainable goals.

Instruction Type

In-class lectures.

Form of Examination

Literature

Readings (e.g., articles, cases) will be provided on Moodle.