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Postgraduate TAS-BFA527-2021

Corporate Sustainability

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100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
  • 12 Jul 2021
UTAS
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Understand and compare sustainability concepts from a range of perspectives
  2. Communicate and apply sustainability principles
  3. Demonstrate the qualities of a reflective practitioner
Topics covered
    • Corporate activity and sustainable development
    • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
    • Social and environmental accounting
    • Sustainability and corporate governance
    • Triple bottom line (TBL) and the public sector
    • Ethical and socially responsible investment
    • Integrated reporting
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • TAS-BSS-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject introduces the concept of corporate sustainability from both a business and social perspective. The links between sustainability and corporate reporting on: economic, environmental and social (triple bottom line (TBL)) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are explored. The unit also examines related areas of corporate and government accountability, including corporate social responsibility, corporate governance and socially responsible investment.

Assessments

  • Multiple choice quiz (x6) (6%)
  • Test (10%)
  • Written assignment (20%)
  • Reflective journal (10%)
  • Capstone written assessment (54%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate TAS-BSS-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies

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