Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MNG310

Course Name:

Sustainability Management

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Array

TR-NQF-HE:Array. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Array

EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. MELEK YURDAKUL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations in business environments. It focuses on the identification, assessment, and control of workplace hazards, promoting a proactive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with national and international health and safety standards. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement effective health and safety management systems across various industries.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to occupational health and safety (OHS)

2. Historical development and legal framework of workplace safety

3. Roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and safety officers

4. Risk assessment and hazard identification techniques

5. Accident prevention and emergency response planning

6. Safety management systems and policies

7. Ergonomics and workplace design

8. Psychological health and stress management at work

9. Safety training and communication

10. Auditing and continuous improvement in health and safety

11. Case studies from local and international business environments

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develop a comprehensive view and learn to importance of the sustainability concept
2) Have an in-depth view of sustainable business
3) Being able to criticize sustainable management from different perspectives

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction and Basic Concepts
2)	History of Sustainability
3)	Business Ethic and Corporate Social Responsibility
4)	Sustainability Business Model
5)	Carbon Footprint and World Overshoot Day
6)	Sustainable Development Goals
7)	Circular Economy Business Model
8)	Innovation & Digitalization in Sustainability
9)	Sustainability Business Practices
10)	Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
11)	Strategic Management and Sustainability
12)	Dynamics of Sustainability in Business
13)	Sustainability Business Challenge
14)	Sustainability Business Challenge

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Goetsch, D. L. (2018). Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers (8th Edition). Pearson Education.

References:

Goetsch, D. L. (2018). Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers (8th ed.). Pearson Education.

Hughes, P., & Ferrett, E. (2016). Introduction to Health and Safety at Work (6th ed.). Routledge.

Reese, C. D. (2015). Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach (3rd ed.). CRC Press.

International Labour Organization (ILO). (2020). Safety and Health at the Heart of the Future of Work: Building on 100 Years of Experience.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). (2022). Occupational Safety and Health in Europe: State and Trends.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Presentation	2	% 50
Project	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Total Workload		48