Course "Sustainability Challenge"
Course Sustainability Challenge
80 students. 7 universities. 2 semesters. 1 goal.
Inter- and transdisciplinary lecture on sustainable development focusing on the sustainable development goals of the UN Agenda 2030. The lecture aims to create understanding of the interrelationship of economical, ecological and social sustainable developements in society. Students will learn about different aspects of sustainability and point of views by different disciplines.
Service Learning
Joint solution conception of a problem with selected local project partners: The focus of this method is on the independent working method of the students who address a problem or need in society and who turn to selected partners (companies, NGOs, institutions) to conceptualize solution proposals.
Start-up Track
Development and implementation of their own business idea: The Sustainability Challenge should give students the opportunity to give their personal entrepreneurial answer to urban challenges. The application with an idea for a sustainable start-up can be done individually or in a team. The first semester is primarily about team building and sharpening ideas, with the students receiving targeted support through various workshops. In the second semester, the inputs from the various blocks and workshops are put into practice and a solid business plan is drawn up. The students are supported by individual coaching.
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