Class Sustainable Business Models

The curricular unit addresses the main concepts and theories about innovation and sustainability in the design of business models and aims to develop skills of analysis and development of business models.

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I - Business Models 1. Introduction to business models 2. Components of business models II – Business and Sustainability Models 1. Concept of sustainability 2. Economic, social and environmental externalities of business and sustainability models 3. International agenda for sustainability and business models. 4. Perspectives and measurement of sustainability 5. Concept and perspectives of circular economy and business models. III – Sustainable Business Models 1. From traditional business models to sustainable business models 2. Innovation in existing business models 3. Design of new sustainable business models 4. Sustainable business models and competitive advantages 5. Sustainable business models and profitability

Teaching methodologies coordinate different resources, namely theoretical classes, tutorial guidance, individual/group research activities and fieldwork.

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