COIL is an innovative pedagogy involving collaborative teaching and learning in two or more countries facilitated by online communication, which has increased in popularity recent years. It is a flexible form of virtual exchange and a new way to internationalize and innovate programmes.
BI’s first coil course is a cooperation with Copenhagen Business School (CBS) where students from both schools will collaboratively analyze a case study focused on the sustainability reports of two international companies in the light of The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
The course is designed to explore sustainability within the context of consistent EU/EEA regulations while examining the varying interpretations influenced by cultural differences.
The project is the initiative of Professor Caroline Dale Ditlev-Simonsen and Associate Professor Caroline Aggestam Pontoppidan from Department of Accounting and Auditing at CBS. The course combines key learning objective from master electives at both schools.
“By collaborating with peers, students will experience the value of exchanging ideas globally, enriching their problem-solving approaches and building an international professional network. This is a new innovative way of delivering a climate friendly international learning experience,“ says Ditlev-Simonsen.
Intersection of sustainability and corporate finance
The second coil course is a joint collaborative effort between BI and Luiss Business School, exploring topics at the intersection of sustainability and corporate finance. The course is a result of the schools’ joint membership in the Future of Management Education Alliance (FOME), where its members work together to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.
The course will be taught jointly by Professor Geir H. Bjønnes and Professor Kjell Jørgensen from BI and Professor Samuel A. Vigne from Luiss Business School. The course, which will start in January 2025, consists of five two-hour live online sessions where students are divided in mixed groups and collaborate virtually to complete specific challenge and assignments.
“This initiative enhances students' understanding of asset valuation within the EU taxonomy of sustainable activities and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in working within international teams, gaining insights from diverse cultural and professional perspectives," says Bjønnes.
Exploring new learning courses where students work together across borders in a digital classroom.