SUSTAINABILITY

BUS2SUS

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the concept of sustainability, and a systems approach to understanding the complex interactions between the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing a multidisciplinary team perspective to the researching, analysis and problem-solving aspects of creating positive change for sustainability. In teams, students are required to critique, design and present an action plan aimed at resolving a sustainability issue that has impacts now and for future generations. This subject provide students with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to their chosen career path.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Design and evaluate innovative solutions through the application of their disciplinary knowledge and skills to researching, analysing and resolving an environmental or sustainability challenge

Activities:: Group assignment and presentation, online assessment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

02. Recognise and apply future-focused, socially and environmentally responsible, business principles to problems that generate sustainable economic value

Activities:: Group assignment and presentation, individual assignment, online assessment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

03. Engage professionally and effectively with individuals and organisations, in a manner which is respectful of the needs, values, personalities and capabilities of others

Activities:: Group assignment and presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

04. Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of audiences, for a variety of purposes, using appropriate communication tools

Activities:: Group assignment and presentation, individual assignment, online assessment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)

Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group assignment and presentation	Groups of 5 (1000 word per student)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment		40	02
on line assessment		20	01, 02, 04

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group assignment and presentation	Groups of 5 (1000 word per student)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment		40	02
on line assessment		20	01, 02, 04

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 410

Enrolment information: Only 8 classes are booked for sem 2 with a capacity of 50 students in each class. First come first serve

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group assignment and presentation	Groups of 5 (1000 word per student)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment		40	02
on line assessment		20	01, 02, 04

Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group assignment and presentation	Groups of 5 (1000 word per student)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment		40	02
on line assessment		20	01, 02, 04

Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Swati Nagpal

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group assignment and presentation	Groups of 5 (1000 word per student)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment		40	02
on line assessment		20	01, 02, 04