Symposium on Sustainable Development in Business Education Programmes

Call for Papers

Venue: Bournemouth University
When: 23-24 January 2025 9:00-16:30
Deadline for Abstracts: before 30 September 2024
Event Website and full Call for Papers: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/detail/symposium-sustainable-development-business-education-programmes

The importance of integrating sustainable development into business education programmes is multifaceted and critical for preparing future business leaders to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century. This is because business leaders increasingly face complex sustainability challenges, including climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality. Education programmes that incorporate sustainable development, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular, may equip students with the knowledge and skills to address these issues effectively. Also, by emphasising sustainable development, business schools instil a sense of ethical responsibility in students, encouraging them to make decisions that are not only profitable but also beneficial to society and the environment.

Moreover, it is a fact that companies that prioritise sustainability are often more innovative and competitive in the long term. Business education that includes sustainable development fosters a mindset of innovation and adaptability, preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing business landscape. It is against this background that the symposium is being organised.

Please visit the website for the full Call for Papers. We kindly request interested colleagues to submit an abstract of 200 to 300 words, along with the authors’ names and full contact details, as soon as possible and before 30 September 2024. Abstracts should be submitted to: [email protected] Full papers are due by 20 February 2025.