Business and Climate Change

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5008
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Course ID
201821
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sukhbir Sandhu
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will enable students to understand the science and, economics, of business and climate change. Students will examine the risks and opportunities that climate change presents to businesses and develop decarbonisation strategies. Through case studies, discussions, and practical assignments, students will learn how to integrate climate change considerations into corporate strategy and decision-making processes. The course will help students understand how to measure and reduce emissions across the value chain while avoiding greenwashing. The course will also enable an understanding of the benefits and challenges of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing.  

  • Business And Climate Change Overview
  • Adaptation, Mitigation And Communication
  • Future Proofing For Climate Change

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the science, economics and policies of business and climate change
  • Analyse and assess the risks and opportunities associated with climate change for businesses
  • Develop strategies for businesses to adapt and mitigate to climate change
  • Explore the role of policy and regulation in shaping corporate responses to climate change
  • Evaluate ESG investing and avoiding greenwashing

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 24/04/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30074
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 5 May Tuesday 6:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Notes:
Master Business Administration Students Only

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BUSI5018 Sustainability, Risk and Governance

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course