Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge as to the importance of a sustainable perspective to innovation theory and practice
has knowledge of how the UN SDG’s can be a spur to innovation
has knowledge of the role that different stakeholders can play a sustainable approach to innovation
has knowledge of the principles and practices within the circular economy
has knowledge of the role technology can play in delivering sustainable approaches

Skills

The student ...

General competence

The student ...

can analyse academic and professional innovation issues and can relate them to broader ethical contexts and the UN SDGs specifically
can use their knowledge and skills to plan and execute a sustainable innovation strategy
is be able to incorporate the principles of the UN SDGs into innovation strategy and implementation
can integrate a sustainable approach into the way organizations think and act
can communicate the validity of a sustainable approach to innovation using the relevant terminology
can discuss the cultural context and the potential barriers to a sustainable approach and is able to overcome them
can contribute to new ways of thinking about innovation rooted in sustainable practices

Subject description IOB400

Innovation and Sustainability