Language: English | Duration: 25 hours | 1 ECTS
General aim of the course
The general aim of an economic sustainability course for higher education students is to provide a foundational understanding of the principles and importance of economic sustainability in a way that is accessible and relevant to their age group.
The economic sustainability course aims to equip higher education students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and promote economic sustainability in their lives, as well as to develop a sense of responsibility for the well-being of both the environment and society.
The learning objectives of the Economic Sustainability MOOC are to:
1. Understand the problem of decent work for all;
2. Identify strategies to promote equal opportunities and reduce inequalities;
3. Present the main strategies and tools of financial literacy education;
4. Present strategies to promote responsible and sustainable consumption.
Assessment and certification
· Assessment is conducted through quizzes following the main activities in each module. There is also a final quiz at the end of the MOOC. To receive the Certificate of Completion (with no reference to a final grade), participants must achieve at least 70% on the final quiz.
· Participants will have up to three attempts to complete the final quiz.
· The quizzes in each module serve only formative purposes.
· The certificate will be issued by the School of Management and Technology – Santarém Polytechnic University [Escola Superior de Gestão e Tecnologia – Instituto Politécnico de Santarém].
· Badges will also be awarded to participants who score 70% or above on the final quiz.
Course syllabus
Module 1: Decent work and reducing inequalities
1.1. Inequalities in the labour market: an overview
1.2. Decent work to reduce inequalities: the role of CSR
1.3. Inspirational practices in the labour market to promote decent work and reduce inequalities
Module 2: Education on financial literacy
2.1. Introduction to financial literacy;
2.2. Key topics in financial literacy education
2.3. Financial literacy and sustainability: inspiring practices
Module 3: Sustainable consumption and consumer behaviour
3.1. Responsible consumption and lifestyles
- Teacher: Paulo Costa
- Teacher: Alper GÜZEL