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

What will I learn?

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.

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	24
Specified Learning Activities	30
Autonomous Student Learning	60
Total	114

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Assignment: Individual Essay	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	60
Continuous Assessment: Class Participation, Homework & Attendance	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	10
Group Project: Green Project	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes

What happens if I fail?

Remediation Type	Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit	Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.