Transformation for Sustainability (SPCE0047)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Space and Climate Physics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module has been specifically designed for the programmes of the 果冻影院 Centre for Systems Engineering. If you are not on one of these programmes and are interested in selecting this module please contact scpinfo@ucl.ac.uk (as well as your own department contact) to check suitability and availability.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module uses interactive-lectures, group exercises and case studies to explore how business designs can be developed to enable successful transformation in the context of sustainability.听

The module includes a discussion of the fundamentals of business design, including its importance and its key aspects. Systems thinking and the concept of the circular economy are introduced and the concept of business design for sustainability and regeneration. A lifecycle view of transformation is advanced, showing that business change should be considered as an ongoing process, or an evolution through a number of states. The module also explores how human and behavioural factors contribute to social transformation. Finally, the module will explore the concept of value from the perspective of multiple stakeholders, in particular customers and suppliers of new technologies or business models.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 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: 13
Module leader: Professor Michael Emes
Who to contact for more information: m.emes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

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

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