SUSTAINABLE OFFICE MANAGEMENT

BYYA276

Course Code: BYYA276
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Can explain the concept of sustainability and its fundamental principles within the context of office management.
Gains basic knowledge and awareness of sustainable office culture and management.
Can plan and evaluate environmentally friendly practices related to energy, water, and waste management.
Can integrate digitalization and green technology applications into office processes.
Can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting processes.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	The Concept of Sustainability
2^nd Week	Fundamental Principles of Sustainability (Environmental, Economic, and Social)
3^rd Week	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
4^th Week	Introduction to the Concept of a Sustainable Office: key concepts, objectives, and the role of managers
5^th Week	Building a Sustainable Office Culture
6^th Week	The Sustainability Manager and Their Roles and Responsibilities
7^th Week	Sustainable Office Design and Ergonomics
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Digital Transformation and Paperless Offices
10^th Week	Energy and Water Efficiency Practices in Offices
11^th Week	Waste Management and Recycling Practices
12^th Week	Digitalization and Smart Office Technologies
13^th Week	Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Management
14^th Week	Employee Health, Well-being, and Psychological Sustainability

Recommended or Required Reading

Within the scope of this course, students will be provided with lecture notes and supplementary materials prepared by the instructor. The course content has been developed through the review of various national and international sources in the fields of sustainability and office management. There is no single primary textbook specific to this course; instead, the lecture notes have been compiled from a wide range of scientific studies, reports, and current practices.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	40	40
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	25	25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	2	20	40
Total Work Load			149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11