BTX2223 Corporate crime
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX2223 Corporate crime is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This unit draws on criminology, sociology, and law to teach you to analyse and evaluate criminal and other wrongful conduct in the business context. You will learn about the kinds of conduct within or by corporate entities which may lead to criminal (or other serious) penalties being imposed on corporations and/or individuals. The unit takes an active learning approach and you will learn about corporate crime and wrongdoing through examples from around the world and across time. From the violence of the British East India Company’s colonisation of India to allegations of anti-competitive and cartel conduct by leading tech companies like Amazon and Meta, you will develop your understanding of criminological concepts as you learn about real-life events and historical contexts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written30%
- Artefact35%
- Written35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
interpret scholarly literature, news media, and other resources relevant to corporate and white-collar crime
- 2
appraise significant instances of corporate and white-collar crime in the global business context both historically and the contemporary era
- 3
assess various types of corporate or white-collar criminality and wrongdoing, and legal responses thereto, in the business context according to legal standards as well as relevant personal, community, or philosophical values
- 4
communicate appraisals of wrongdoing in business contexts to diverse audiences using existing and emerging technologies.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
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 actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Where it fits
BTX2223 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Meredith Edelman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX2223?
BTX2223 has no prerequisites.
When is BTX2223 offered?
In 2027, BTX2223 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTX2223?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX2223 have an exam?
No. BTX2223 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BTX2223?
BTX2223 is part of Business law and Taxation.