Greening the Business Curriculum through Collaborative Learning Spaces: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

In an era characterised by human-induced climate disruption and escalating environmental degradation, ‘business as usual’, is just not an option. By implication, ‘business education as usual’ also requires a paradigm shift; not just the curriculum, but also the mode of delivery. This paradigm shift entails an immediate infusion of a) ecological sustainability, the principles of which should permeate the entire business management curriculum, and b) a participatory pedagogy, which is capable of engaging learners and delivering deep learning outcomes. The paper begins with a discussion of theoretical perspectives, which builds a case for the creation of a socially mediated online learning platform offering customised digital content targeted at today’s ‘digital natives’. The focus then shifts to the critical importance of ensuring the principles of sustainability are incorporated into the core of individual subject offerings.