Advanced Business and Sustainability

Business & Management

Examine the science and management issues in business sustainability, including measurement, reporting, and leading organisations toward sustainable practices.

NZ$1,686

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(20 Credits)


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Identify drivers and barriers to business sustainability

Describe the various drivers and barriers for the transformation of businesses toward sustainable practices.

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Apply tools and methods for transformation

List and apply methods and tools to facilitate the transformation in alignment with overall business strategy.

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Advise on sustainable practices

Make recommendations to businesses for pathways to incorporate sustainable practices.

What You're Signing Up For

This course raises awareness of the science and management issues that companies encounter in relation to sustainability. Students will learn about measurement, reporting, feasibility and viability of new technologies, and how to lead organisations toward sustainable practices. The course equips students with knowledge and skills to drive sustainable transformation within businesses.

Course Content

  • Drivers and barriers to business transformation towards sustainability
  • Methods and tools for sustainable transformation
  • Measurement and reporting for sustainability
  • Feasibility and viability of new technologies for sustainable businesses
  • Leadership in sustainable organisational transformation
  • Stakeholder, environmental, and societal considerations in business decisions

What you need to know first

Restriction: Business and Sustainability, BMGT-301

Faculty approval required to enroll

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Management

  • Sustainability

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Business manager with sustainability focus

  • Sustainability consultant

  • Corporate sustainability officer