Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI41315: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DL)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI41315: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DL)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
|---|
| Tied to | N1D317 |
|---|---|
| Tied to | N1D217 |
| Tied to | N1D314 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Increasing attention to environmental management has raised many new dilemmas for firms. This Module aims to give students an in-depth understanding at an advanced level of the situation faced by industry, the legislative measures being introduced, and the changes required by business to conform to the new standards of environmental performance.
- Emphasis is placed on providing a complete breakdown of specific business functions as they relate to environmental legislation and standards, and competitive and social pressure.
Content
- Introduction to Environmental Management
- Environmental Pressures and Regulations
- Environmental Strategy
- Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Operations Management
- Environmental Purchasing and Supply Chains
- Reverse Logistics
- Green Marketing and Communication
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will have:
- a specialist knowledge of the environmental challenges facing industry;
- a specialist knowledge of the impact of environmental issues on industry.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module students will have:
- advanced skills in, and a critical understanding of, a range of possible strategies for environmental management.
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered in discrete Units. These are designed to enable the learning outcomes to be achieved through a combination of specially written material, directed reading, reflection through self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading. Module tutors provide feedback on formative work and are available for individual consultation as necessary (by email, telephone, post or fax).
- The written assignment will test students’ understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D L Study Units (a combination of specially written material, directed reading, self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading) | 150 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
1 Compulsory Tutor Assessed Assignment, (1,500 words).
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University