Business Continuity and Sustainability Management

About

In this course, you'll learn how to run a business smoothly and responsibly. We'll teach you how organizations can tackle challenges, make ethical decisions, and lead long-lasting companies. Key goals include using sustainable practices for the environment and society, making ethical choices in decision-making, and combining continuity and sustainability in organizations effectively.

General info about the summer school:

- Lectures by highly qualified BI faculty members.
- Insight into Norwegian industries through guest lectures.
- Social and cultural activities – guided tours, sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Course leader

Riana Steen

Target group

This course is mainly for students enrolled in a undergraduate programme

Course aim

The primary objective of this course is to provide students with insights into the challenges and methods for business continuity. This includes developing competence in applying frameworks for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and responding to potential disruptions in various business contexts. Additionally, the course fosters an appreciation of sustainability perspectives and challenges, encompassing key areas such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental responsibility, social governance (ESG), and circular economy principles, all within the context of business continuity management.

Aspects of business continuity management (BCM) are integral to our study. BCM includes planning, preparation, and mitigation activities that aim to deal with potential threats to a company, reduce vulnerability, and maintain operations after experiencing disturbing circumstances. This knowledge equips students with a holistic understanding of how to safeguard an organization's ability to continue its mission, serve its customers, and protect its reputation when confronted with adverse events or unforeseen challenges. To achieve these objectives, the course combines theoretical concepts with practical examples and interactive learning in-class discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures not only a solid theoretical foundation but also practical skills development, preparing you to effectively manage and ensure the continuity of business operations while embracing principles of sustainability management

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