Leading with Nature: Biodiversity and Nature-Based Strategies for Business – MA

About

The world currently sees a tremendous decline in biodiversity driven by the accelerated human resource demand. As a response, regulators such as the EU are demanding companies to engage with biodiversity impacts as part of their sustianblity and ESG work. Companies lack knowledge of how to understand and respond to their biodiversity impact. This course educates students to be able to engage in these issues. The course explores the complex relationship between business and biodiversity, examining how businesses impact biodiversity and, in turn, how biodiversity influences business operations and long-term resilience. Students will explore the challenges businesses face in managing biodiversity and the opportunities for businesses to improve their biodiversity performance. The course covers multiple functional areas, including management, leadership, marketing, supply chain, and finance, and considers the roles of government and policy. Through lectures, interactive discussions, and case study analysis, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity and its intersection with corporate management and leadership, with a focus on critical thinking and adaptive decision-making in real-world contexts.

Course leader

Jordan Howell

Target group

To apply for the course, you must have passed a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Business Administration, or an equivalent degree. Familiarity with ecology and environmental topics will be beneficial.

Fee info