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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Strategic Sustainable Development
Revision: 1
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0247-2025
Course syllabus
Sustainable development of information and communication technology
Sustainable development of information and communication technology
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: SL2572
Main field of study: Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2025-03-18
Approved: 2025-03-18
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2024-10-18. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Strategic Sustainable Development 2025-03-18 and applies from 2025-03-18.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering. English 6.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The purpose of the course is to enhance the ability of information and communication technology (ICT) developers to contribute to society’s transition to sustainability.
The aim of the course is for the student to gain an understanding of the basics of sustainability and sustainable development, its relevance to the ICT sector and how the ICT sector can contribute to a sustainable future.
3.2 Content
The course includes key concepts and approaches related to sustainability and sustainable development, both in general and specifically related to development of ICT systems.
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
4.1. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- describe important sustainability issues, their underlying causes and their relationship to the ICT sector
- describe key scientific concepts relevant to socio-ecological sustainability
- describe the relevance of sustainable development goals, targets and measures to the ICT sector
4.2. Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- review approaches for sustainable ICT development and how they contribute to sustainable development
4.3. Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- discuss roles and responsibilities of ICT developers with regards to sustainable development.
5. Learning activities
The course combines a variety of learning activities, including independent study, active classes with discussions and exercises, group work, and student-led presentations and seminars.
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2510 | Written assignment 1 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2520 | Written assignment 2 | 2 credits | GU |
| 2530 | Written assignment 3 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2540 | Presentation | 2.5 credits | GU |
| 2550 | Seminar | 1 credits | GU |
The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
Robèrt, Karl-Henrik, Göran Broman, David Waldron, Henrik Ny, Sophie Hallstedt, David Cook, Lena Johansson, Elaine Daly, Jonas Oldmark, George Basile, Hördur Haraldsson, Jamie MacDonald, Brendan Moore, Tamara Connell, Merlina Missimer, and Pierre Johnson. 2019. Sustainability Handbook. Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN 978-91-44-11595-5
Other materials will be made available on the learning management system.