UEH Talent Programs

Brief Course Description

1. Course Title:

Globalization & Sustainability

2. Language of Instruction:

Tiếng Anh

3. Course Code:

MAN306

4. Credits:

4

5. Course Objectives:

"Critically assess the role of global and national institutions of power in determining economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes. Compare and debate opposing theoretical and policy approaches to economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes. Make recommendations to improve policy and practice with regard to complex economic, environmental, social and cultural issues. Explain the interdependence of the economy, environment and sustainability Understand generally how to analyse an ESG report to make recommendations to improve policies and practice.

6. Brief Description of Course Content:

Globalisation and Sustainability introduces students to critical debates about the role of global and national institutions of power in determining economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes. Students will be introduced to opposing and controversial theoretical perspectives on globalisation and sustainability and issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to improve policy and practice in the future. In the process students will be encouraged to consider problems relating to ethics, rights, justice and democracy in society. This unit can also be taken by students who have studied social science and humanities.