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This course strives to deliver an overview of sustainability theory and practice in respect to conducting business effectively. It aims to enable students to make sound decisions in their future careers when leading organisations toward sustainable practices. In the context of business and sustainability, the course will provide an introduction to the science and management issues companies face, including measurement, reporting, feasibility and viability of new technologies, and others. The course will consist of combinations of lectures, interactive classes, and case discussions. Based on the above, successful students will have an increased understanding of approaches businesses can take to respond effectively to environmental sustainability issues.
This course provides an overview of sustainability theory and practice that underpins the effective conducting of contemporary business. It aims to enable students to make sound decisions in their future careers when leading organisations toward sustainable practices. The course will consist of a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, case analysis and discussions. Based on these activities, successful students will have an increased understanding of approaches businesses can take to respond effectively to environmental, social, and economic issues within the sustainability framework.
The objectives of the course are:1. Students would be able to recognise the relevant issues for socially responsible businesses and gain “hands-on” experience based on real-life organisations. 2. Students would be able to make sound decisions when leading organisations toward sustainable practices.3. Students would be able to assess the sustainability of businesses, identify opportunities for positive change and improvement.4. Students will develop advanced skills in research, inquiry, and both written and oral communication.
MGMT230 or MKTG230
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Lectures for MGMT335 are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system. However, as our classes will be predominantly discussion-based, your learning experience will be enhanced by attending classes in person. The workshops may not be recorded.
Mona Soltani
The ‘45% rule’ applies to this course. That is, student needs to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer here for further information.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.Use of AI The use of Artificial Intelligence bot tools such as ChatGPT is not permitted in this course. Use of AI bot tools to assist with the generation of any part of your assessments in this course constitutes a breach of instructions and may result in an Academic Misconduct referral.
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. This course is based on assigned readings consisting of business articles, academic manuscripts, case studies and relevant podcasts. All course material is available on the Learn site. Each lecture is accompanied by lecturer’s slides.
LEARN
Domestic fee $946.00
International fee $4,363.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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