Managing Sustainable Challenges

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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Eshani Beddewela

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Synopsis

Businesses around the globe are becoming more aware of their role in helping to build a more sustainable future. Consequently, this module will provide you with an integrative understanding of the role of business in overcoming the challenges of sustainability. Utilising both theory and practice-based frameworks related to business responsibility, corporate sustainability and sustainable development, you will be able to identify, and assess the challenges associated with the responsibilities of business. You will also be introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a view towards examining how businesses could collaborate to achieve these.

Learning Strategy

The module will facilitate students' learning through weekly seminars. This module will use interactive approaches to embed direct experience of sustainability research and the development of corporate sustainability and responsibility values into the student learning experience, and in so doing encourage students to develop skills and attributes that facilitate their ability to develop solutions for addressing sustainable business challenges valued by employers. This module is part of the University of Huddersfield’s commitment to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Outline Syllabus

Key themes and debates in sustainabilityImpact of sustainability on businesses and organisationsImpact of sustainability on individuals (e.g. consumers / employees)Business responsibility and associated theoriesCorporate sustainability and sustainable developmentDrivers for corporate sustainability: sustainable business challengesEnablers for corporate sustainability: sustainable business models and organisational changeThe Sustainable Development GoalsThe role of business in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Key themes and debates in sustainability
Impact of sustainability on businesses and organisations
Impact of sustainability on individuals (e.g. consumers / employees)
Business responsibility and associated theories
Corporate sustainability and sustainable development
Drivers for corporate sustainability: sustainable business challenges
Enablers for corporate sustainability: sustainable business models and organisational change
The Sustainable Development Goals
The role of business in SDGs: Collaborations
Managing sustainability in practice

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes

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