Module Descriptors
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
GEOG70281
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - THIRD ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide you with an appreciation of the factors that contribute to sustainable business practice, and the ability to identify how these can be incorporated into the management of an organisation. It will give you an understanding of how the economic, environmental and ethical/societal impacts of a organisation's activities can be measured and reported upon, and an outline of some of the practical ways in which an organisation can measure and reduce its environmental and societal impacts, both strategically and operationally
Module Learning Strategies
Distributed learning using the Blackboard virtual learning environment
A 2/3-day workshop (based at the University) prior to undertaking the module
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and themes, and learning resources. Over subsequent weeks, you will work through course material that provides a structure for reading key texts and papers, and specifying tasks that must be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your designated learning group.
A 2/3-day workshop (based at the University) prior to undertaking the module
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and themes, and learning resources. Over subsequent weeks, you will work through course material that provides a structure for reading key texts and papers, and specifying tasks that must be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your designated learning group.
Module Additional Assessment Details
2x written assignment @ 30% each (~1500 words)
[Outcomes 5-8,13]
[Outcomes 9-13]
plus
1 written assignment @ 40% OR a Reflective Learning Log @ 40% (~2500 words in either case)
[Outcomes 1 - 13]
Pass criteria
Coherence and soundness in response. Good understanding of the subject matter, evidence of reading beyond the VLE study guide together with good use of relevant examples. Tasks competently completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Merit criteria
A very good awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed cogently and lucidly. Work is of good quality, evidencing well-focussed observations and the addressing of all of the obvious key questions. Evidence of sound reading and a thorough critical analysis of the available literature
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Distinction criteria
Originality and creativity in response. Accurate and thorough understanding of the subject matter, evidence of wide reading beyond the VLE study guide, excellent use of relevant examples. Tasks thoroughly and comprehensively completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
[Outcomes 5-8,13]
[Outcomes 9-13]
plus
1 written assignment @ 40% OR a Reflective Learning Log @ 40% (~2500 words in either case)
[Outcomes 1 - 13]
Pass criteria
Coherence and soundness in response. Good understanding of the subject matter, evidence of reading beyond the VLE study guide together with good use of relevant examples. Tasks competently completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Merit criteria
A very good awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed cogently and lucidly. Work is of good quality, evidencing well-focussed observations and the addressing of all of the obvious key questions. Evidence of sound reading and a thorough critical analysis of the available literature
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Distinction criteria
Originality and creativity in response. Accurate and thorough understanding of the subject matter, evidence of wide reading beyond the VLE study guide, excellent use of relevant examples. Tasks thoroughly and comprehensively completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Module Resources
Course textbooks and learning materials - as supplied
Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University server and Blackboard
Library facilities as necessary
Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University server and Blackboard
Library facilities as necessary
Module Texts
Corporate Environmental Management 1. Systems and Strategies. 2nd Edition
Ed. Richard Welford Earthscan. 1998
Business and the Environment
Ed. Richard Welford and Richard Starkey. Earthscan. 1996
Clean and Competitive
Rupert Howes, Jim Skea and Bob Whelan. Earthscan. 1997
Hijacking Environmentalism - Corporate Responses to Sustainable Development
Richard Welford. Earthscan. 1997
Cannibals with Forks
John Elkington. Capstone. 1999.
WWW-based Company Sustainability Reports (various)
Ed. Richard Welford Earthscan. 1998
Business and the Environment
Ed. Richard Welford and Richard Starkey. Earthscan. 1996
Clean and Competitive
Rupert Howes, Jim Skea and Bob Whelan. Earthscan. 1997
Hijacking Environmentalism - Corporate Responses to Sustainable Development
Richard Welford. Earthscan. 1997
Cannibals with Forks
John Elkington. Capstone. 1999.
WWW-based Company Sustainability Reports (various)