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 2025 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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 2025
| 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
describe the concepts of corporate governance and sustainability
- 2
collaborate effectively, contributing to team performance in assessing the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability locally and globally.
- 3
display professionalism and apply ethical values, and social responsibility in examining the intricate relationship between corporate governance and sustainability
- 4
apply reflective skills to the development of lifelong learning in the area of corporate governance and sustainability.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- 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 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 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 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 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rushmila Rafique
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTW3320?
BTW3320 has no prerequisites.
When is BTW3320 offered?
In 2025, 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.