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 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces you 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Presentation40%
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
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
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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 includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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.
Where it fits
BTX3100 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- BUSLAW01Additional business law unitsBusiness lawNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG03Part C. Environmental engineering knowledge and applicationEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT02Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT07Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT01Core unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT02Caulfield and Clayton unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
- TAXATION05Additional taxation unitsTaxationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Anita Foerster
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX3100?
BTX3100 has no prerequisites.
When is BTX3100 offered?
In 2026, BTX3100 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is BTX3100?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX3100 have an exam?
No. BTX3100 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BTX3100?
BTX3100 is part of Business law; Environmental engineering; Human resource management; Sustainability and responsible management; and Taxation.