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Course Overview
ASM0017 Microcredential Course Structure
Extra Curriculum Resources
Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility ASM0017 Microcredential Course Introduction
Module 1 Overview
Lesson 1.1: Defining Sustainability in the Corporate World
Lesson 1.2: Tracing the Evolution of Sustainability Practices
Lesson 1.3: Exploring Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Business
Lesson 1.4: Analysing Real-World Case Studies in Corporate Sustainability
Module 1 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 1 - Assessed Quiz
Module 2 Overview
Lesson 2.1: Exploring Ethical Theories and Their Application in Business
Lesson 2.2: The Basics of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Lesson 2.3: Making Ethical Decisions in Corporate Settings
Lesson 2.4: Case Analysis of Ethical Dilemmas in Business
Module 2 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 2 - Assessed Quiz
Module 3 Overview
Lesson 3.1: Implementing Effective Environmental Management Systems
Lesson 3.2: Strategies for Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction
Lesson 3.3: Principles of Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chains
Lesson 3.4: Business Responses to Climate Change
Module 3 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 3 - Assessed Quiz
Module 4 Overview
Lesson 4.1: Corporate Engagement in Community Welfare
Lesson 4.2: Building Sustainable Community Partnerships
Lesson 4.3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Lesson 4.4: Human Rights and Labour Practices in the Supply Chain
Module 4 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 4 - Assessed Quiz
Module 5 Overview
Lesson 5.1: Investing Sustainably in the Modern Market
Lesson 5.2: Transparency in Sustainable Financial Reporting
Lesson 5.3: Principles and Practices of Ethical Investing
Lesson 5.4: Conducting Cost-Benefit Analyses for Sustainability Initiatives
Module 5 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 5 - Assessed Quiz
Module 6 Overview
Lesson 6.1: Foundations of Ethical Corporate Governance
Lesson 6.2: Embedding Sustainability in Corporate Governance Structures
Lesson 6.3: Ethical Leadership Roles and Responsibilities on the Board
Lesson 6.4: Managing Sustainability Risks in Corporate Environments
Module 6 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 6 - Assessed Quiz
Module 7 Overview
Lesson 7.1: Innovating for Sustainability: A Technological Perspective
Lesson 7.2: Implementation of Green Technologies in Modern Business
Lesson 7.3: Embracing Digital Transformation for Sustainable Outcomes
Lesson 7.4: Case Studies: Technological Breakthroughs in Sustainability
Module 7 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 7 - Assessed Quiz
Module 8 Overview
Lesson 8.1: Examining Contemporary Global Sustainability Trends
Lesson 8.2: The Role of Sustainability in Emerging Market Economies
Lesson 8.3: Envisioning the Future Landscape of Corporate Sustainability
Lesson 8.4: Strategic Planning for Upcoming Sustainability Challenges
Module 8 Summary & Extra Curriculum Video
Module 8 - Assessed Quiz
Final Assessment Task
Final Assessed Quiz

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