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Technology and Innovation for Business Sustainability (BENV0177)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department
Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is compulsory for students taking MSc Business and Sustainability only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides an overview of the theoretical and practical resources to understand how technology and innovation can help solve sustainability problems that are temporally and spatially complex, and impact business transitions to sustainability.听You will be introduced to theories that will allow you to better understand the听innovation and technology ecosystem.听You will develop a rigorous conceptual understanding of emerging models of sustainable innovation (e.g., social, frugal) along with the practical challenges of managing these approaches to fulfill business growth and enhance environmental performance or alleviate social issues.听You will also be introduced to technologies associated with improving business processes (e.g., Big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, Internet of Things) and learn about their promise and drawbacks for sustainability.听听

The module covers topics with reference to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) and Climate Action (SDG 13).

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
27
Module leader
Dr Manos Chaniotakis
Who to contact for more information
bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Useful links

Sustainability

For a list of modules related to climate change as well as social and environmental sustainability at 香港六合彩, type 'climate' or 'sustainability' into the search. Visit Sustainable 香港六合彩 for information on extra-curricular activity on sustainability.

Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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