BTW3320 Corporate governance and sustainability
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTW3320 Corporate governance and sustainability is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The unit will examine the intersection between corporate governance and sustainability in Malaysia. It will delve into the various aspects of corporate governance, including leadership, strategy, board of directors, regulators, markets, auditors, and whistleblowing policies, and explore their connection to sustainability. Key topics such as ethics, sustainability, and climate governance will be emphasized, with a focus on understanding the challenges and identifying potential solutions to enhance corporate governance practices in Malaysia. By examining the intersection between corporate governance and sustainability, the unit aims to highlight the importance of responsible and ethical business practices for long-term success and societal impact.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | Online |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop an understanding of the intricate relationship between corporate governance and sustainability, exploring how governance practices influence sustainability outcomes
- 2
evaluate the internal aspects of organizations, such as leadership, strategy, and board of directors, to analyse their impact on and response to corporate governance and sustainability
- 3
critically assess the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, including managers, shareholders, and regulators, in upholding good corporate governance and promoting sustainability
- 4
investigate the regulatory frameworks and codes of conduct governing corporate governance, examining their role and impact on sustainable business practices
- 5
examine and discuss emerging issues and challenges related to sustainability, ethics, and climate governance within the realm of corporate governance, fostering a deeper understanding of their implications and potential resolutions.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
BTW3320 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Priya Sharma
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTW3320?
BTW3320 has no prerequisites.
When is BTW3320 offered?
In 2024, BTW3320 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia, with an online option.
How much work is BTW3320?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTW3320 have an exam?
No. BTW3320 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BTW3320?
BTW3320 is part of Business law and taxation; and Sustainability and responsible management.