MBS662 Business Society and the Environment

Question:

This unit addresses key issues about the relationship between business, society and the environment in order to foster a critical understanding of the role of firms in contemporary
societies. It will pay special attention to the interplay of markets, politics, sustainability science and ethical reasoning in order to foster responsible management-and-governance
approaches.

Aims:

This interdisciplinary unit aims to build conceptual bridges and synergies across: business, politics/governance and sustainability, and support the commitment to UN-PRME.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between business, society and the environment
2. Apply discipline knowledge in practical contexts (e.g. workplace)
3. Exhibit effective verbal, written, digital, and team interpersonal skills in working with stakeholders in a variety of contexts
4. Evaluate issues and problems and structure evidence-based conclusions
5. Employ individual and team learning strategies that promote intentional learning
6. Display the capability to think across cultures and contexts
7. Integrate knowledge of ethical and sustainability issues into professional and personal practices