| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Sustainability and Plastics Management (SPM) 2026W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of various sustainable business model strategies in addressing social and environmental challenges within the plastics industry.
Develop strategic approaches to foster sustainable innovation in the plastics industry, identifying opportunities and overcoming constraints on both local and global scales.
Engage effectively in collaborative discussions and debates, contributing to the collective understanding and advancement of sustainable practices in the plastics industry.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| Analyze complex challenges related to the implementation of sustainable business models in different sectors of the plastics industry.
Assess the barriers and enablers to sustainable business models, applying critical thinking to evaluate their impact on the plastics industry.
Articulate and communicate ideas effectively in discussions and presentations, demonstrating clarity and depth in addressing sustainability issues in the plastics industry.
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Acquire comprehensive knowledge of sustainable business models, including key principles and components applicable to the plastics industry.
Understand the current challenges and opportunities within the plastics industry related to sustainability, including sector-specific insights.
Comprehend and synthesize information from subject-specific scholarly articles, enhancing understanding of sustainable business model innovation within the plastics industry.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Students will be assessed through the completion of an individual seminar thesis focused on sustainable business models within the context of the plastic industry. This seminar thesis constitutes 100% of the final grade. Through this method, students will have the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and insights to investigate a particular research question pertaining to sustainable business model innovation in the plastic industry.
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| Methods |
The seminar employs various teaching and learning approaches carefully tailored to the seminar’s content. Specifically, these methods encompass:
- Real-life examples drawn from industry practices and case studies will be incorporated to illustrate theoretical concepts. Through engaging with these examples, students will gain insights into practical applications of sustainable business models in addressing challenges along the entire value chain of the plastic industry.
- In-class and online discussions will provide opportunities for students to critically analyze and debate various aspects of sustainable business model innovation in the plastic industry. These discussions will be facilitated by the teaching personnel and encourage active engagement among students.
- Engagement with scholarly articles will rely on students’ self-directed learning to explore and critically engage with relevant literature.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Study and reading materials can be retrieved from Moodle and/or will be announced in class.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Students are advised to complete SE Sustainable Entrepreneurship Principles before taking this course.
For quality assurance and improvement purposes, please participate in all
JKU course evaluations and surveys!
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