Management Theories for Sustainability

The seminar introduces PhD and Master students doing research in the field of sustainability to the most important management theories. The goal is to enable participants to decide which theoretical perspectives to use in their own projects and enhance the chance of publishing in top-ranked journals. In addition, students will practice how to evaluate theories and derive practical implications.

After taking this course, students will...

•  Know important theories in the field of management
• Understand their background, core constructs, important propositions, boundary conditions, and assumptions
• Critically analyze and discuss strengths and weaknesses of as well as the relationships between different management theories
• Apply the theories and constructs to important sustainability topics, such as strategic sustainability transformations, sustainable innovation, sustainability policy, sustainable finance, or sustainable consumption
• Derive and critically assess the practical implications of theories for managers and firms

Students will be notified about their successful registration at the beginning of the semester.