LEX5102 The sustainable enterprise
Faculty of Business and Economics
LEX5102 The sustainable enterprise is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LEX5102
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LEX5102
No unit lists LEX5102 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Sustainability is a growing concern internationally and a strategic priority for leading enterprises in every sector. As such, enterprises have unprecedented opportunities to adopt responsible practices, lead in sustainable development, and take progressive positions on today’s global challenges: e.g. climate change, thriving communities, and geopolitical security. It is possible to run an enterprise that prioritises the wellbeing of employees, the community, and the environment - all without sacrificing profitability. Sustainability has emerged as a core competency for enterprise and society. This unit explores how enterprise can meet the needs of present and future stakeholders to operate both profitably and sustainably whilst accelerating societal change, the economy and the preservation of environmental integrity.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | Onl ev blk |
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | Bld blk ev |
| First semester | Caulfield | Bld blk ev |
| First semester | Caulfield | On ev blk |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Artefact40%
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
understand relationships between sustainability, government policies and enterprise strategies
- 2
the ability to develop and communicate a business case for sustainability
- 3
familiarity with the conceptual frameworks and practical tools to apply sustainability in an enterprise setting.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Martijn Van der Kamp
- Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LEX5102?
LEX5102 has no prerequisites.
When is LEX5102 offered?
In 2026, LEX5102 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is LEX5102?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LEX5102 have an exam?
No. LEX5102 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.