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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 for effectively conducting business. 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 introduce 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, case discussions and one intensive challenge. Based on the above, successful students will have an increased understanding of approaches businesses can take to respond effectively to environmental issues.Relationship to other coursesThis course is an elective course building up on MGMT230, and supplements MGMT333.This course is relevant to all BCom. Majors of anyone who wishes to obtain further insights into sustainability management.WorkloadThe estimated workload breakdown for MGMT335 is: Lectures 24Lecture Preparation 10ChristchurchNZ Challenge 46Online presentations + feedback 20Individual assignment – sustainability reporting 50Total 150 hours
introducing students to the relevant issues for socially responsible businesses while allowing “hands-on” experience based on real-life organisations. enabling students to make sound decisions when leading organisations toward sustainable practices.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
MGMT230 or MKTG230
Lectures for MGMT335-23S1 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 and not remotely.
Michaela Balzarova
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. This course is based on assigned reading 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.
Domestic fee $868.00
International fee $4,075.00
* 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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