BTX3100 Sustainability regulation for business
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX3100 Sustainability regulation for business is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Winter at Clayton and Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Winter
- Clayton, Caulfield
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces students to the legal risks and responsibilities faced by business enterprises arising from regulation and compliance obligations associated with global environmental and sustainability challenges. It focuses on developing vocational skills required by businesses transitioning to more sustainable business models.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Winter semester (Extended) | Caulfield | Block on |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate understanding of the legal risks, compliance and social responsibility obligations faced by business enterprises arising from global environmental and sustainability challenges
- 2
identify and utilise a range of common regulatory frameworks for addressing the environmental, sustainability and social responsibilities of business at international, national and local levels
- 3
participate in individual and team-based analysis of case studies exploring the role of various government and non-government actors facing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Workload and teaching
First semester
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Winter semester
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
BTX3100 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- BUSLAW01Additional business law unitsBusiness lawNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG02Parts C and D. Environmental engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- SUSTAIN01CoreSustainabilityNo reviews yet
- SUSTAIN02CoreSustainabilityNo reviews yet
- TAXATION05Additional taxation unitsTaxationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Wayne Gumley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX3100?
BTX3100 has no prerequisites.
When is BTX3100 offered?
In 2020, BTX3100 runs in Semester 1 and Winter at Clayton and Caulfield.
How much work is BTX3100?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include BTX3100?
BTX3100 is part of Business law, Environmental engineering, Sustainability and Taxation.