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MGMT2031 – Sustainability in International Business

2023 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor, Lecturer
Monica Ren
monica.ren@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines the relationships among the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental (Planet), Social (People), and Economic (Profit) in international business. The environmental pillar acknowledges the impact businesses and environmental stakeholders have on major environmental issues, such as climate change, food resources, water pollution, air pollution, energy and waste. The social pillar acknowledges the need for equity within and between generations, and within and between individuals, social groups and organisations. The economic pillar acknowledges the interactions of humans with the natural environment in using resources to create goods and services which add value to our lives. By the end of the unit, students will have a strong appreciation of the impacts of how individuals and organisations can potentially contribute to society and the environment. It encourages a fair-trading system that equitably distributes benefits and costs and further encourages students’ innovation and creativity in business planning that leads to a sustainable future.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Explain and apply key terms, concepts, frameworks and theories relevant to sustainability in international business.
  • ULO2: Assess environmental, social and economic pillars in international business to identify problems and opportunities for change and advancements.
  • ULO3: Evaluate the impact of responsible management on business sustainable development and approaches.
  • ULO4: Formulate business solutions that address environmental issue(s) and drive sustainable outcomes for society.
  • ULO5: Reflect on teamwork knowledge, skills and experience to appraise personal teamwork skills and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted.  Submission- time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Poster 30% No Week 6
Major Project 40% No Week 12 and 13
Final Exam 30% No University Exam Period

Poster

Assessment Type 1: Poster
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%

 

This component is an individual poster, worth 30%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Explain and apply key terms, concepts, frameworks and theories relevant to sustainability in international business.
  • Assess environmental, social and economic pillars in international business to identify problems and opportunities for change and advancements.
  • Evaluate the impact of responsible management on business sustainable development and approaches.
  • Formulate business solutions that address environmental issue(s) and drive sustainable outcomes for society.
  • Reflect on teamwork knowledge, skills and experience to appraise personal teamwork skills and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.

Major Project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12 and 13
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment consists of two components worth 40% in total. The first is a team report of up to 2,500 words, worth 20%. The final component is an individual piece of reflective writing of up to 1,500 words, worth 20%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Explain and apply key terms, concepts, frameworks and theories relevant to sustainability in international business.
  • Assess environmental, social and economic pillars in international business to identify problems and opportunities for change and advancements.
  • Evaluate the impact of responsible management on business sustainable development and approaches.
  • Formulate business solutions that address environmental issue(s) and drive sustainable outcomes for society.
  • Reflect on teamwork knowledge, skills and experience to appraise personal teamwork skills and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.

Final Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 30%

A two-hour examination, worth 30%, will be held during the University Examination Period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Explain and apply key terms, concepts, frameworks and theories relevant to sustainability in international business.
  • Assess environmental, social and economic pillars in international business to identify problems and opportunities for change and advancements.
  • Evaluate the impact of responsible management on business sustainable development and approaches.
  • Formulate business solutions that address environmental issue(s) and drive sustainable outcomes for society.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

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Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes since First Published

Date Description
09/07/2023 Late Assessment Submission Penalty Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted.  Submission- time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.   For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration. 

Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook