Sustainable Management - Bridging Economy and Ecology through Technology

What it is about

You will learn fundamental concepts of sustainability, ecological principles and the science of climate change. The module shows historical and current technical responses to climate- and environment-related challenges and provides insights into energy efficiency, sustainable energy sources and circular economy. In the end you will be able to explain technical and organizational sustainability solutions, reflect critically and apply them to practical examples.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding ecological principles and ecosystems
• Knowledge of the science of climate change and its global impacts
• Analysis of historical and modern technical measures against environmental problems
• Classification of political, legal and economic framework conditions
• Insights into corporate practice of sustainability (example Knauf)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainable energy sources and technological innovations
• Ability to prepare written work, present, and moderate discussions on sustainability topics

What the module consists of

• Block lecturesIntroduction to the topics and foundation for seminar papers
• Seminar papersIndependent deepening of a topic and basis for assessment
• PresentationsPresentation of seminar results and triggers for in-depth discussions
• DiscussionsReflection and deepening of the presented content
• Company visit/practical example at KnaufInsight into the implementation of sustainability practices in a company

Teaching method

• Seminar paperIn-depth exploration of a topic through independent research and analysis
• PresentationCommunication of the work results and practice in presentation and discussion
• Discussions after presentationsJoint reflection and critical engagement with the topics
• Block lecturesConveying the fundamentals as a basis for independent work
• Practical visit at KnaufApplication and observation of theoretical concepts in a real corporate context