Sustainable Business Management (N1065)
Sustainable Business Management
Module N1065
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This is an introductory module at Level 4 (1st year undergraduate), which introduces you to concepts which provide an understanding of sustainable business and management, and gives an insight into managing a global business within a dynamic and complex environment. The module will help you to appreciate the interconnected nature of business organisations, the environment in which they operate, the people involved, and other important aspects such as sustainability and is an effective platform for future study in a wide variety of modules.
Module learning outcomes
Display an understanding of a range of reliable and relevant concepts underlying the study of sustainable business and management
Show an ability to engage in a discussion of issues affecting sustainable business and management
Analyse a selected organisation’s approach to a selected managerial and sustainable business practice and processes
Evaluate the success of a selected organisation’s performance in its undertaking of a selected managerial process
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 7 | 30.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (15 minutes) | 60.00% |
| Observation | T1 Week 11 | 10.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Derya Ozdemir Kaya
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Ms Alison Bailey
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Dr Josephine Van-Ess
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Mr Zehua Li
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