Social sustainability in business development

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding regarding the integration of social sustainability in business development as a way to create long-term value for organisations as well as society. The course introduces key social sustainability concepts and perspectives, such as equality, inclusion, justice, and human rights, as well as tools and methods that can be used to develop business models that take social influence and responsibility into account. Students have the opportunity to work on practical solutions that combine business benefits with the creation of social value. The course also treats challenges in relation to the assessment and implementation of social sustainability in business contexts, especially in complex environments where multiple stakeholders interact.