Sustainable Development. Now!
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Field of studies
- Natural Resources and Biotechnology
- Sustainable development
Type of education
- Open University
Academic level
- Master Level Studies - EQF 7
Teaching language
- English
Campus
- Online
Teaching format
- Online Learning
Objective
After completing the course, you will be able to:
•determine what sustainable development means
•identify the dimensions of sustainable development and the connections between them
•compare how sustainable development is promoted in different fields
•apply sustainability thinking in your studies, work and everyday life
•make decisions according to criteria of sustainability
•reflect on the importance of innovation in promoting sustainable development through strategic innovation analysis
Content
After completing the course, you have deepened your own knowledge and competence in sustainability. Sustainable development competence is the most important competence in the future. With ecologically, socially and economically sustainable operations, we can make a decisive impact on the fight against climate change. Operating in accordance with sustainable development is the key to a sustainable future, which enables the innovation and implementation of new services, technologies and operating models without exceeding the carrying capacity of nature. Through the financial sustainability of operations and services, the responsible utilisation of renewable natural resources and the well-being of people, we ensure good living opportunities for current and future generations.
Teaching methods
This is a non-stop online course for open university students. Academic level: Master Level Studies - EQF 7.
Welcome to study sustainability - the most important skill of the future!
In the Sustainable Development.Now online course, you will learn the basics of sustainability and understand how sustainability is reflected in different sectors. You will also learn what it takes to achieve a sustainable future.
The world has developed in an unsustainable way. Society must strive for more sustainable and responsible actions.
To change this trend, we need experts in sustainability and responsibility. Be a change agent and get this knowledge!
Additional info
Please note, that enrolling for open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number.
This is a non-stop online course for open university students. Academic level: Master Level Studies - EQF 7.
Open UAS students enrol via enrolment form that can be found on website https:/www.hamk.fi/openstudies
You can start your studies within a week of enrolment. Study period: 3 months from starting date.
Cost for the student: Open UAS fees can be found on website. Study fee is 15 euros/credit and the payment is made upon enrolment.
Student give course feedback via a browser at https://pakki.hamk.fi/spark.
Credits can be found within one month at: https://opintopolku.fi/koski/
Evaluation criteria
Approved/Failed
Terms and conditions,
Open UAS, non-stop course
By registering for the training, you accept the cancellation policy.
- The tuition fee is paid upon registration.
- You can start the studies approximately within a week of registration.
- The tuition fee is non-refundable, even if you cancel your registration.
Important to know
These are important things to know when considering studying at HAMK’s Open University of Applied Sciences:
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies. Etuudet ja vakuutukset
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies.
When registering for studies, it must be noted that there may be prerequisites for the studies. Open studies for Master’s degrees often require a previously completed Bachelor’s degree. The student must consider whether their own background knowledge and skills correspond to the prerequisites required for completing the course.
Studying in an open university of applied sciences requires having your own computer. Those starting their studies must acquire their own laptop if they do not already have one. For more information, see the rules and instructions of HAMK’s IT services page. Studies often take place online and can be independent of time and classroom space.
A student studying open studies at HAMK (with a credit-based fee) is granted the right to complete the studies for the duration of the specific study. Any completed credits after the end of the study right will not be accepted.
The information about your completed studies can be found in your own study path at the address https://opintopolku.fi/koski. If you also need an official signed transcript of records, please send a request to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi.
Contact
Ask about registration and practical arrangements: openuas@hamk.fi
For more information on the content of the studies, please contact the course teacher. Staff email addresses are firstname.lastname(at)hamk.fi