Study Guide

Objective

After completing the study unit, the student

- knows the importance of the Sustainability in business
- is able to define sustainable entrepreneurship in climate action
- is able to define innovation and its importance in sustainable business development
- understand how to create and innovate sustainable business from idea to proposal
- is able to innovate a small product/service based on the concept given in the material

Content

The study unit addresses to understand sustainability, climate action and circular economy. It helps students to increase green skills and competencies in sustainability. Students will practice to create ideas for entrepreneurship for sustainability. During the course students will learn to use innovation and design thinking concepts to build sustainable business model.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: Student is able to define the sustainable entrepreneurship in business as well as innovation and its importance in business. Student is able to use the given tools and concepts when creating the product/service.

Fail: The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Materials

A digital handbook/ SECAguide: https://sustainable.turiba.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SECA-HANDBOOK-FINAL-VERSION-6-12-2023.pdf