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Program of International Trade and Finance

TBS324

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TBS324
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the concept of sustainability.
  2. Define the concept of sustainable business.
  3. Analyze the differences between sustainable businesses and other businesses.
  4. List the domestic dynamic factors affecting sustainability in businesses.
  5. List the global dynamic factors affecting sustainability in businesses.
  6. Define the elements of sustainability management.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to inform students about the fundamental concepts of sustainability management and develop their analytical skills by facilitating discussions on sustainability practices in businesses. This course will cover sustainability management, key principles of sustainable business, and the domestic and global dynamics of sustainability in businesses, alongside real-world examples.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts of sustainability and sustainable development
2nd Week Concept of sustainable business
3rd Week Concept of corporate sustainability
4th Week Entrepreneurship and sustainability
5th Week Organizational culture and sustainability
6th Week Leadership and sustainability
7th Week Human resource management and sustainability
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Innovation and sustainability
10th Week Ethics and sustainability
11th Week Perspectives on sustainability and the environment in Turkiye
12th Week Non-governmental organizations and sustainability
13th Week Regulations and support related to sustainability
14th Week Global sustainability management practices
Recommended or Required ReadingAkdoğan, N., Doğan, D. U., & Alp, Ö. S. (2022). Finansal olmayan bilgilerin raporlanmasında değişiklikler ve güncel konular. Gazi Kitabevi.

Sachs, J. D. (2020). Sürdürülebilir kalkınma çağı (B. Gönülşen, Trans.). Yeditepe Üniversitesi Yayınları.

Yücel, G., & Kurnaz, L. (2021). Yeni gerçeğimiz sürdürülebilirlik. Yeni İnsan Yayınevi.

Coşkun, İ. L. (2020). Süreklilikten sürdürülebilirliğe: Bir kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik yolculuğu. Artisan Yayınları.

Pekdemir, I. M. (2022). İşletmelerde sürdürülebilirlik dinamikleri. Beta Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Ödev
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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