Postgraduate Course: Climate Change and Corporate Strategy (PGGE11160)
Course Outline
School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
https://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/to/MScProgrDir.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
In this course, climate change is approached from the lenses of organisational decision-makers who are time-starved and must juggle a complex array of information and priorities. Thus, more than an environmental challenge, in this course climate change is viewed as a trigger of market transition, where controls on greenhouse gas emissions will affect virtually all sectors of the economy to varying degrees. For some this transition represents risks and constraints, for others, an opportunity. This provides students with the tools to enable them to become world class strategists. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS2)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. G.10 Drummond Annex, High School Yards |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
High level understanding of the complexity of strategically managing climate change within the context of an organisation.
Understanding of the landscape in which business organisations operate.
Familiarity with strategic tools and analytical frameworks.
Development of personal skills and the abilities to understand and cope efficiently with the challenges posed by climate change.
Integrate different dimensions of a problem, and apply both logic and judgement in the analysis of a given situation
Develop climate change strategies that are aligned with the vision of the organisation under study.
Produce clear and concise recommendations, based on strong and convincing strategic analysis, |
Assessment Information
One Degree Examination (2 questions) 50% of the final mark
One Group Presentation 20% of final mark
One Essay 1500 words 30% of final mark |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Lectures and case discussions |
Keywords |
climate change, corporate strategy, carbon management |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Genevieve Patenaude
Tel: (0131 6)51 4472
Email: genevieve.patenaude@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Caroline Keir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: caroline.keir@ed.ac.uk |
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