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BTX5100

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

Postgraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Mr Wayne Gumley

Offered:
Hong Kong SA-02 2006 (On-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (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 the government regulation and the role of corporations with particular emphasis upon legal mechanisms to promote corporate environmental responsibility

Assessment: Research project (3,000 to 5000 words): 50% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prohibitions: BTF4100, BTX4100, BTF5100