Sustainable innovation (2055) |
| Credits: 3,0 | | Study load hours: 81 | Period: semester 1 (3sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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Students are able to apply their knowledge and skills concerning working in group constructively.
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Sustainable Innovation has its focus on profitable business for good and was originally created at the request of the entrepreneurial and business community; on the one hand to provide students with the latest knowledge about sustainable value creation and on the other hand to eliminate a number of misconceptions about sustainability. The course is part of Aim2Flourish (AACSB & PRME endorsed), the world’s first higher-education curriculum for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and businesses as agents of world benefit, creating mutual benefit for their stakeholders as well as positive social and ecological impacts; doing well by doing good. Students around the world search for and inquire into examples of business innovations from for-profit organizations that increase economic prosperity, while contributing to a healthy world and human wellbeing (e.g., regenerative, beyond zero companies, etc.). Using the UN SDGs as a lens, students conduct Appreciative Inquiry (AI) interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs or business leaders in their communities. Students then write stories about the sustainable innovation, publish their stories on the Aim2Flourish platform (after various feedback rounds from external and internal highly qualified reviewers), inspiring others, and reflect on their experiences as active and theoretically informed learners. As such, students participate in an experiential, global learning inquiry about business for good. Students learnhow to approach global and business challenges with a spirit of curiosity/inquiry, and the ability to ask generative questions in exploring positive solutions.
Students learn how to conduct AI interviews (in-person or online interview) with an entrepreneur or a business leader.
Students participate in an international learning experience as the issues discussed in the course are international in nature and the Aim2Flourish platform is global.
Students are stimulated to think and rethink about business’ potential to do good, and to reflect on their own potential to be positive social innovators.
Students work in self-steering teams and learn from their experiences about how teams in businesses work.
Students present their Aim2Flourish stories on sustainable innovation to their peers, sharing the learning.
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| Compulsory course material |
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Learning material will be provided via Blackboard and the Aim2Flourish platform. |
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| Recommended reading |
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The Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: For Leaders of Change,David L Cooperrider; Diana Whitney; Jacqueline M Stavros,2,Berrett-Koehler Publishers,9781576754931
Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage,Chris Laszlo; Nadya Zhexembayeva,Stanford University Press,9780804775540 |
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| Remarks |
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This course is not eligible for an examination contract. |
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Lecture ✔
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Response lecture ✔
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Small group session ✔
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Group work ✔
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Paper ✔
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Semester 1 (3,00sp)
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| Written evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | If the Aim2Flourish group assignment is satisfactory it does not need to
be redone. |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | Both the written exam and the Aim2Flourish group assignment are required to receive a final grade. |
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| Consequences | If a student does not take part in a part of the evaluation, they will receive the grade N. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | Second chance exam: Open book examination. If the Aim2Flourish group
assignment is satisfactory it does not need to be redone; however, when
the Aim2Flourish group assignment is unsatisfactory, an individual paper
is required in second chance. In responding to exam questions, students
can choose between Dutch or English. |
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Bachelor of Business Economics
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree builds up knowledge autonomously with a view to lifelong learning. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree identifies stakeholders and their interests and takes them into account when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 15: The holder of the degree is able to apply insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of strategic policy issues. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 16: The holder of the degree is able to evaluate an organisation’s strategic policy with a view to creating value for the business and/or society. (Programme-specific competencies) |
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Bachelor of Business Engineering
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree builds up knowledge autonomously with a view to lifelong learning. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree identifies stakeholders and their interests and takes them into account when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of financial and technical business problems. (Problem-solving capacity) |
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Bachelor of Business and Information Systems Engineering
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree builds up knowledge autonomously with a view to lifelong learning. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree identifies stakeholders and their interests and takes them into account when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of business and information technology problems. (Problem-solving capacity) |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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3rd Bachelor of Business and Information Systems Engineering choice
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Y
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3rd Bachelor of Business Economics
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Y
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3rd Bachelor of Business Engineering choice
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Y
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Y
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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