Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainability and Green Economy in Business
Course Code: İŞY265
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to help businesses adopt sustainability principles, implement green economy approaches, and develop responsible management skills across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. By understanding the global sustainability agenda, green business models, and strategies for reducing a company’s carbon footprint, students will gain the ability to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

Course Content

The concept of sustainability in business encompasses topics such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, green economy models, the circular economy, carbon management, green supply chains, ethics and social responsibility, sustainable finance, green marketing, environmental reporting, and climate change adaptation strategies.

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Learning Outcomes
1.They will be able to explain the concepts of sustainability and the green economy within a global and national context.
2.It will help businesses develop sustainability strategies in environmental, social, and economic areas.
3.By understanding sustainability reporting and ESG criteria, they will be able to provide businesses with actionable recommendations.
4.They will be able to analyze modern approaches such as the circular economy and green supply chains.
5.They will be able to design and evaluate sustainable business models using real-world business examples
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sustainability Management in Businesses, Collective (Edited by Ahmet Ferda Çakmak, Halime Göktaş Kulualp, et al.) Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi
2.Sustainable Development Author: Collective (Edited by Ali Meydan and Nurettin Özgen) Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing
3.Supply Chain Management—Success Stories, Prof. Dr. Murat ERDAL, İstanbul: Beta Publishing House
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Sustainability and Its Historical Development
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development and the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Concept, Principles, and Global Trends of the Green Economy
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Circular Economy Model and Its Implications for Businesses
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 5 - Theoretical
Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Management in Business
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 6 - Theoretical
Green Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Logistics
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainable Production and Clean Technologies
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Businesses
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainable Finance, Green Finance, and ESG Criteria
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 10 - Theoretical
Green Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Sustainable Brand Management
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainability Reporting and Global Standards (GRI, ISO 14001, UN Global Compact)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 12 - Theoretical
Climate Change, Risks, and Business Adaptation Strategies
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainability Practices and Green Transition Policies in Turkey
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
Week 14 - Theoretical
Business Models of the Future: Sustainable Innovation and Green Entrepreneurship
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Conduct research on the topic
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Week 29 - Preparation Work
Week 30 - Preparation Work
Week 31 - Preparation Work
Week 32 - Preparation Work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1505
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination112012
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026