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School:
Huddersfield Business School
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Eshani Beddewela
Version Number
2024.03
Learning Methods
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop
Guided Independent Study
Lecture
Synopsis
In professional life you will be confronted with debates about sustainability and managing scarce resources more effectively. It is essential that you are able to engage in these debates with future employers, colleagues and other stakeholders. This module will enable you to explore the challenges of responsible resource management through … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
The syllabus is addressed through seminars. Teaching will be student centred, informed by theory and practice, and involve a mixture of group exercises, case studies and practical activities. The module aims to inspire you to engage with change by developing and understanding the development of new knowledge and skills. It … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
The key themes and debates in sustainability/environmental policy and practiceThe problem of waste in a resource constrained world (across different sectors)The movement from surplus to zero wasteThe linear economy and circular thinking (different schools of thought)The responsible management of resources (across different sectors)The possibility of clean growthThe need for systems … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a conceptual and critical understanding of theories, principles and practices of circular economic thinking, systems theory/ innovation/ responsible resource management.
2.
Develop/ articulate/ present/ justify new professional/ practical knowledge and skills relevant to innovation for the circular economy
3.
Establish/ develop/ coordinate/ an individual/ group perspective on circular economic thinking for responsible resource management.
4.
Critically apply circular economic thinking/ systems theory to analyse contemporary business/ economic, societal and environmental challenges.
5.
Transfer key skills and communicate/ collaborate to coordinate innovation/ new knowledge/ skills/ information for the circular economy.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes