Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
本課程為永續發展與地方創生進階班。課程目標為協助對永續發展與地方創生議題感興趣的學生，進一步學習規劃並實施永續發展的商業策略。此外，課程將探討各界如何共同努力，以系統性變革因應氣候變遷等全球性挑戰，並維護環境、社會及治理等永續發展目標。本課程的目標在於將學生培養成為永續發展領域的領導者，為未來在各領域的發展奠定基礎，不論未來在哪個產業工作。學生將學習企業、政府、學校和非營利組織要怎麼一起合作，解決氣候變遷、節能減碳這些全球問題，進而保護環境、自然資源和人權。
This course is designed for students who have completed the course "Sustainable Development and Regional Revitalization" or possess equivalent knowledge in sustainability. The course is designed to enable students to design and implement sustainable business models. Furthermore, it will examine collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders to drive systemic transformation in response to global issues like climate change, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance aspects. By the end of this course, students will be well-prepared to assume leadership roles in promoting sustainability across various industries.
This course will have 6 modules to demonstrate how to design and implement sustainable business models.
This course offers a unique field trip opportunity to visit a star-up of social innovation and a big enterprise with amazing outcomes of their sustainable business strategy. Through direct interactions with local practitioners, students will immerse themselves in the communities, fostering a deeper understanding of how classroom knowledge translates into tangible local initiatives. This hands-on approach provides students with invaluable exposure to real-world challenges and solutions in SDGS and enabling them to witness firsthand the impact of their studies in sustainable business strategy.
能力項目說明
Understand and analyze the sustainable development business models that drive changes
Learn how to Communicate the competitive advantages of being a SDGs-driven leader to management, leadership, and key stakeholders
Explore why collective efforts matter and how business can be a catalyst for system-level change in the face of significant global issues, such as climate change and income inequality
Examine the broader environmental, political, and social landscape in different countries, including the role of government, investors, and customers
Learn and determine what you can do in your career to become a SDGs-driven leader no matter you will work for multinational enterprise, government, academic or NGOs.
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Week |
Topic |
Content and Reading Assignment |
Teaching Activities and Homework |
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1 |
Course Introduction |
Introduce course outline, requirements and evaluation methods, and course progress |
Self-introduction of students and grouping
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2 |
Understanding Climate changes, the risks and SDGs |
Explain the risks of climate changes and the importance of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and their impact on the industries |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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3 |
MODULE 1: THE PROBLEM OF SUSTAINABILITY |
The purpose of this module is to familiarize the students with the nature and characteristics of the sustainability problem and what it means for companies and other organizations. |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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4 |
MODULE 1: THE PROBLEM OF SUSTAINABILITY |
to familiarize the students with the nature and characteristics of the sustainability problem and what it means for companies and other organizations |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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5 |
Module 2: Business models for sustainability |
To illuminate the relationship between business models and sustainability. This implies shedding light on how business models can be designed both to reduce negative externalities and to increase positive externalities |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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6 |
Module 2: Business models for sustainability |
To illuminate the relationship between business models and sustainability. This implies shedding light on how business models can be designed both to reduce negative externalities and to increase positive externalities |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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7 |
MODULE 3: CIRCULAR AND COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS MODELS |
The purpose of this module is to explore circular and collaborative business models, and how they differ from traditional, linear business models. We introduce the concept of the circular economy and circular business models, as well as the role of the access economy and collaborative business models in a circular future |
Expert of this field will be invited as guest speaker, or a field trip will be arranged |
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8 |
MODULE 3: CIRCULAR AND COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS MODELS |
The purpose of this module is to explore circular and collaborative business models, and how they differ from traditional, linear business models. We introduce the concept of the circular economy and circular business models, as well as the role of the access economy and collaborative business models in a circular future |
Expert of this field will be invited as guest speaker, or a field trip will be arranged. |
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9 |
MODULE 4: SOCIAL INNOVATION |
The purpose of this module is to show how sustainability can be integrated into business models from a social innovation point of view. To do so, we will present two concrete cases and will analyses them through the lens of social innovation. |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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10 |
MODULE 4: SOCIAL INNOVATION |
The purpose of this module is to show how sustainability can be integrated into business models from a social innovation point of view. To do so, a guest speaker will be invited to present the social enterprise he/she founded to solve a social problem in an innovation way. |
A guest speaker will be invited to share his/her experience |
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11 |
MODULE 5: STRATEGIZING AND ORGANIZING FOR SUSTAINABILITY |
The objective of this module is to present key theoretical concepts in the field of organizing and strategizing for sustainability |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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12 |
MODULE 5: STRATEGIZING AND ORGANIZING FOR SUSTAINABILITY |
To understand and discuss challenges and opportunities to strategizing and organizing for sustainability. It links theoretical concepts to practice, and the ways in which they can be used in practice. |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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13 |
MODULE 6: BUSINESS IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE |
The purpose of this module is to shed light on what business might look like in a sustainable future. It thus builds on the preceding five modules in order to illuminate the kinds of business model innovation that can promote truly sustainable business. |
Lecture and case analysis and discussion by groups |
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14 |
MODULE 6: BUSINESS IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE |
The purpose of this module is to shed light on what business might look like in a sustainable future. It thus builds on the preceding five modules in order to illuminate the kinds of business model innovation that can promote truly sustainable business. |
Expert of this field will be invited as guest speaker, or a field trip will be arranged |
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15 |
Group Report |
Group Presentation |
Discussion and collection feedback after the presentation |
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16 |
Group Report |
Group Presentation |
Discussion and collection feedback after the presentation |
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17 |
Group Report |
Revision of final report |
Revise the final report base on the feedback after the presentation |
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18 |
Group Report |
Submission |
Submission the final written report |
1.Engagement & Contribution in class discussion：20%
2.weekly assignment (group or individual)：30%
3.Filed trip report:20%
4.Group discussion, presentation and final written report：30%
***Open to use AI.***
References:
1. The Green Book https://thegreenbook.com.tw/en-US
2. How sustainable business model innovation and green technology innovation interact to affect sustainable
corporate performance，
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1049295/full