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Presentation
Presentation
Introduce the principles and practices of environmental management, and highlight the importance of sustainability in the search for a balance between human development and the preservation of the environment. Students will acquire essential knowledge to address environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT503-23468
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Environmental Management Part: 1. Simple questions – Why should companies include social and ecological aspects in their strategy? 2. Eco-efficiency - do more with less - understand the principles of this approach. 3. REDUCTION and the four key elements of eco-efficiency - learn how companies can implement eco-efficiency. 4. Environmental Management Case Study 5. Environmental Management Systems - Principles and Requirements 6. Environmental Management Systems - Costs and Benefits
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Objectives
Objectives
The course provides students with basic theoretical coverage of the main topics of environmental management and eco-efficiency. The main objective is to understand that the integration of environmental aspects into the companies' business model is necessary for lasting economic success. Students must be able to deliver effective oral presentations, enhanced with appropriate media. As a general learning objective, students should exercise team building and collaboration to achieve the group's goals. During case studies, students will work in multicultural teams as they gather information, develop solutions and review written documents to prepare for oral presentations.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
- Media-supported presentations by the teacher, followed by students working individually to build their own financial model in Excel and group discussions to evaluate the results obtained - Theoretical concepts will be accompanied by examples and practical applications - Presentation materials and solution templates will be available online
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References
References
Ecoefficiency Learning Module (www.wbcsd.org) ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS-Documents Brealey, Myers: Principles of Corporate Finance Castillo, McAniff: The Practitioners Guide to Investment Banking
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
