MN4238
Sustainable Development and Management
2023-2024
20
10
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
This module examines the origin of the concept of sustainable development in public policy discourses with particular focus on the implications this concept has for the operation of business organisations. The module will examine the difficulties of applying notions of sustainable development to single organisations as well as the challenges which conventional economic systems present to sustainable development. The module will examine the theory and practice of managing for sustainable development, drawing on examples which are found in business. In addition, selected topics in managing for sustainable development will be examined.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( pass MN2001 and pass MN2002 ) or pass SD2002
Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 9 weeks), and 2 optional consultative hours (x 10 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 29
Guided independent study hours: 171
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: 100% coursework
Module coordinator: Dr S L Russell
Module teaching staff: Dr Shona Russell