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BTX4100

Corporate environmental responsibility ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate, Postgraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Mr Wayne Gumley

Offered:
Hong Kong SA-02 2005 (On-campus)
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (On-campus)
Caulfield W 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis: Considering the nature and extent of environmental problems facing business in a global and resource constrained economy, and how the legal system encourages a transition to ecologically sustainable development. Topics include common law environmental rights and responsibilities, the role of government regulation and the role of corporations with particular emphasis upon legal mechanism to promote corporate environmental responsibility.

Assessment: Assignment (2500 words): 30% + Examination: 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prohibitions: BTF4100,BTF5100,BTX5100