Adina Popa
School of Business
The University of Skövde coordinates this course, drawing on ongoing research, and teaching expertise from the School of Business and its international partners. As a student, you will gain valuable insights into sustainable development, organizational responsibility, and sustainability reporting, and how these shape real-world decision-making.
Quick facts
Study period: 13 April – 8 May 2026
- The onsite component: University of Skövde from 20–24 April 2026, including lectures and group work.
- The online component will run one week before and two weeks after the onsite period (13 April – 8 May 2026), involving teamwork and a final online seminar.
Language and credits: The course is taught in English and awards 3 ECTS credits.
Level of Study: bachelor's (first cycle) and master's (second cycle).
Participating Universities
- University of Skövde, Sweden
- University L’Orientale of Naples, Italy
- West University of Timisoara, Romania
- University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, North Macedonia
- Federico II University of Naples, Italy
Each partner university is expected to nominate five students. Up to ten students per partner may be accepted, subject to overall capacity.
Course aim, short description and learning outcome
The course aims to enhance students’ understanding of sustainability reporting as a practical tool for linking organizational responsibility with sustainable development. It provides an overview of key frameworks for communicating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and their connection to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through applied and collaborative learning, students explore how sustainability reporting supports transparency, responsible management, and sustainable value creation in real organizational contexts.
Upon completion, students will be able to analyze sustainability challenges from multiple perspectives and demonstrate enhanced abilities in critical inquiry, communication, and intercultural collaboration.
Course schedule (preliminary)
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14 April, 13.15-17.00
- Course introduction. (Zoom link)
15-17 April
- Students self-organized group work for country and university presentation.
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On-site University of Skövde
- 19 April
- Arrival day
- 20-24 April
- See "Preliminary schedule on-site week" below
- 19 April
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- 27 April-4 May
- Students self-organized group work (online)
- 27 April-4 May
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- 4 May
- Submission of the group assignment
- 7 May, 9.15-16.00
- Online final seminar
- 4 May
Preliminary schedule on-site week
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9.00-11.00, room E112
- Welcome and course introduction
- Adina Popa (University of Skövde, Sweden)
- Students’ presentations (Country, university based groups)
11.15-13.00, room E112
- Sustainable Development & Policy Frameworks
- Vladimir Petkovski (University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, North Macedonia)
13.00-14.00, Götasalen
- Welcome lunch (included)
14.15-15.00
- University guided tour
18.30
- Board game
- Organized by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Skövde
- Welcome and course introduction
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9.00-12.00, room G327
- Organizational responsibility & management
- Teacher-guided session by Anna D’Auria (University L’Orientale of Naples, Italy) and Marco Tregua (Federico II University of Naples, Italy)
13.15-16.00, room G327
- Seminar, workshop or activity
- Coordinated by Anna D’Auria & Marco Tregua
- Organizational responsibility & management
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9.00-12.00, room G327
- Sustainability Reporting Practices
- Teacher-guided session by Rodica Blidisel (West University of Timisoara, Romania) and Adina Popa (University of Skövde, Sweden)
13.15- 16.00, room G327
- Seminar, workshop or activity
- Coordinated by Adina Popa, Rodica Blidisel & Vladimir Petkovski
18.30
- Pub night
- Organized by ESN
- Sustainability Reporting Practices
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8.30–16.00
- Practice-based sustainability learning
19.00
- Farewell dinner (included)
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9.00-13.00, room E112
- Students’ presentations
- Reflections and conclusions of the week
TBD
- Activity
- Organized by ESN
Methods and assessment
Teaching is based on short lectures and interactive sessions, combined with teamwork on applied sustainability challenges. Collaborative work is supported by individual reflection, which encourages both analytical depth and personal growth.
Assessment consists of a group assignment and an oral examination.
Prerequisites and course syllabus
The course is open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
Bachelor’s level (first cycle):
- Students are expected to have prior exposure to introductory courses in accounting or managment, or equivalent knowledge
- Courseplan F-358G Bachelor (pdf)
Master’s level (second cycle)
- Students are expected to have completed at least 120 ECTS credits in an undergraduate programme in a field such as business administration, economics, or other areas relevant to sustainable development, and to have prior exposure to business administration (e.g. through courses or equivalent knowledge).
- Courseplan F-729A Master (pdf)
Application
You apply for this BIP through your home institution. Each institution sends a list of nominated students to adina.popa@his.se, including the students' names and email addresses.
Thereafter, the University of Skövde will provide all nominated students with information on how and when to apply via universityadmissions.se. You will receive your admission letter within 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.
Cost
The course is offered at no cost, though fee-paying students may have different conditions. For more details, you should consult your home institution. You are responsible for your own travel, accommodation and any meals not included in the programme.
Funding for students
If you are selected for the programme, you are eligible to apply for the ERASMUS+ short-term mobility grant offered by your home university. This does not apply to students at the University of Skövde.
Courseplan F-729A Master (pdf)