Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge of innovation theory and practice
has knowledge of sustainable development
has knowledge of the connections between the UN’s sustainable development goals and innovation
has knowledge of the role different actors play for innovations and sustainable development
has knowledge of how use of materials and energy is connected to sustainability and innovations

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 sustainable development goals specifically
can use their knowledge and skills to plan and execute a sustainable innovation strategy
is able to incorporate the principles of the UN sustainable development goals 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 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 NEST7002

Innovation and Sustainability