Subject description

This subject will introduce students to the changes that business need to manage in driving the transition towards net zero, focusing on sustainable business strategy, innovation and leadership. Students will be encouraged to explore the role that they play in combating climate change through building business models that are resilient … For more content click the Read More button below.

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

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Teaching staff

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the pressures and trends relating to climate change which are affecting individual business sectors, the global economy and society.
2.
Illustrate what a net-zero future looks like and describe long-term business models and goals that need to be achieved to make this a reality.
3.
Analyse risks and opportunities required to repurpose the global system.
4.
Evaluate approaches that encourage the innovation needed to identify and deliver low carbon opportunities in organisations.
5.
Reflect on the leadership required to manage rapid and disruptive climate changes.

Assessment details

Quizzes

Climate change literacy and planning for the future

Climate mitigation action plan for an organisation

Climate Podcast

Work integrated learning

Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.

Textbook information

NA. Given this is such a dynamic changing space, there will be no prescribed text but current readings and interactive media used instead

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