Course overview
This course aims to equip students with an understanding of climate change concepts and skills to address related issues. It covers the Earth's carbon cycle, natural CO2 variation, scientific foundations of climate change, and its predicted physical effects. The course also explores CO2 emissions sources within supply chains, impact on industries like corporate reputation, market forces, and regulations, and introduces carbon trading and taxation. It aligns with the program's goal to enhance understanding of global ethical and sustainability challenges.
Course learning outcomes
- Examine internationally recognised standards and frameworks related to climate change in order to propose solutions that address major challenge in international climate change negotiations
- Critically analyse complex climate change issues within a business context and reccomend actionable, innovative and sustainable solutions
- Apply advanced knowledge, creativity and initiative in climate change context to develop alternative pathways for mitigating emmissions
- Deminstrate advenaced level communication skills to effectively convey climate change information and ideas to a variety of audiences
- Use advanced individual and team skills to contribute constructively to team with demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking
- Develop and implement strategies that demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and a global perspective when addressing climate change across different business context
Degree list
The following degrees include this course