Business and Society
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 24 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Online Contact Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning (asynchronous lecture) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Contact Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Online Tests | Individual | 20-30% | 1,2 |
Presentation | Individual | 30-40% | 1,2,4,5 |
Report | Group | 30-50% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
• Theory differentiating between philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenry
• Building sustainable value through Social Enterprise, Microfinance, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
• Stakeholder theory
• Emerging issues in social development
• Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
• Impact of climate change on global economic, political and social agendas impacting business and society
Study resources
- Reading materials.