FIN30220 Green Ventures

Academic Year 2021/2022

There is an urgent need for a radical shift in the mission, purpose and values of businesses and individuals to counter social and environmental problems such as wealth inequality, biodiversity loss, global warming and climate change.

Relying solely on technical fixes, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and market-driven approaches will not ensure a thriving society and planet.

The module aims to help students understand how real value, which includes much more than money, is created and shared through the development of purpose-driven green or sustainable ventures.

It explores relationships between resources (e.g., natural, financial, cultural, social) and the creation and sharing of value.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

- Understand how real value is analysed, created and shared (or destroyed) by studying the stories of successful green/sustainable ventures from around the world.
- Appreciate how sustainability is enhanced through the integration of natural, financial, cultural and social resources.
- Be adept at imagining, conceptualising and planning a green venture in order to create real value.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics such sustainability, purpose, real value, common good, consumerism, materialism, limits, community-led ventures, circular economy, natural capital, sustainable innovation, waste minimisation, eco-design and much more are explored.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

114
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, discussions, case studies and readings expose students to inspiring stories of green businesses.

Students collaboratively work as a member of a small group on the development of a green project which is written up and presented at the end of the semester. This helps develop self-confidence and communication skills with on-going discussions on the group project.

Students are required to submit an individual essay/report drawing on materials covered in class, research conducted on their own and self-reflection. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Class Participation, Homework & Attendance Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Assignment: Individual Essay Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

60
Group Project: Green Project Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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