MAN-10041 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None.

Barred Combinations

None.

Description for 2024/25

Introduction to Sustainable Business Environments encourages students to consider the current and future actions of organisations within the business environment, discussing associated challenges and solutions to sustainability problems faced by contemporary organisations. Indicative module content includes business ethics, sustainable business models, and drivers for responsible organisations, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, consumers, and governments. Broadly, the module¿s assessment requires students to explore the sustainability actions and challenges of an organisation of their choice (ranging from local to global organisations), suggesting recommendations for operating sustainability in the business environments of the future.

The module aims to enhance students¿ knowledge and analytical skills in assessing and navigating sustainable business environments. Further emphasis is placed upon increasing student understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and how these might be applied to contemporary business environments, along with the roles of various stakeholders in tackling organisational sustainability issues both now and in the future.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Discuss and elaborate upon the Sustainable Development Goals and their impacts within business environments: 1
Discuss sustainability challenges and articulate potential solutions within business environments: 1
Apply theories, models, and other knowledge gained during the module to real life scenarios within business environments: 1
Debate the role of various stakeholders within business environments, for example, organisations, customers, government, and so on, in addressing sustainability challenges: 1
Articulate why an understanding of business ethics should be a core concern within contemporary business environments: 1

Study hours

12 hours interactive lectures
12 hours seminars
126 hours of independent study, including:
30 hours - Lecture reading in advance
30 hours - Seminar/group work preparation
30 hours - Assignment preparation
36 hours - Other independent learning activities (for example, engaging with a weekly KLE quiz, other posted materials, or independent reading)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment