SUSTAINABILITY
BUS2SBY
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you 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, you are required to critique, design and present an action plan aimed at resolving a sustainability issue that impacts current and future generations. This subject provides you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUS1SBY or BUS2SUS
Equivalent subjects BUS1SBY or BUS2SUS
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the interplay between the social, environmental and economic pillars of sustainability, and the implications for ethically complex decision-making.
- Activities:
- Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Online and in-class Quizzes and Activities, Individual Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Evaluate innovative, systems-based solutions through the application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to researching, analysing and resolving sustainability challenges.
- Activities:
- Group Assignment, Online and in-class Quizzes and Activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Apply the theory and frameworks developed in the subject to analyse and appraise a specific sustainability-related issue.
- Activities:
- Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Online and in-class Quizzes and Activities, Individual Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Demonstrate an ability to engage effectively in diverse teams to complete complex team tasks or structured projects in culturally diverse educational settings.
- Activities:
- Group Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Clune
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2020, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
45
-
50
Two 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
45
-
50
Two 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
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 face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
42
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
46
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
46
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 42-05, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
42
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
42
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 42
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
27
-
38
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
27
-
38
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 27 to week 38
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
25
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
25
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 25
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) | Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |