James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

LB5203 - Sustainable Enterprise

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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This subject examines contested meanings of sustainability; integrated models of sustainability (economic, environmental, social and cultural); the growth of the sustainability movement; measuring sustainability (metrics and management); sustainability as seen through the ecoadvantage model - that is how enterprises can build returns, reduce costs, limit risks and build reputations; international and cross-cultural perspectives on sustainability; how to change and foster good corporate sustainable practices and issues in the communication of sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU5110

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 4
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Face to face teaching 22-Mar-2019 to 31-Mar-2019 (6-9pm Fri 22nd, 9-5pm Sat 23rd & Sun 24th March and 6-9pm Fri 29th, 9-5pm Sat 30th & Sun 31st March 2019)
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - As per Subject Guide
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

    JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52
    Census Date 08-Aug-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - As per Subject Guide
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 22
      Census Date 08-Aug-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - As per Subject Guide
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

        JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 21
        Census Date 11-Apr-2019
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours - As per Subject Guide
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

          JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 23
          Census Date 05-Dec-2019
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours - As per Subject Guide
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

            Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.