Managing Sustainability in Supply Chains

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3017
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Course ID
201602
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and analytical capabilities required to address sustainability challenges within contemporary global supply chains. Students develop an integrated understanding of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, ethical governance and economic value creation, and critically evaluate how these dimensions influence strategic supply chain decisions. Through the application of contemporary frameworks, emerging technologies and industry practice, students develop sustainable and resilient solutions that support responsible business performance across procurement, logistics, operations and supply networks.

  • Understanding Sustainable Supply Chains 
  • Managing Sustainability Across Supply Chain Operations
  • Transforming Sustainable Supply Chains 

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate sustainability principles, frameworks and practices, and their application to procurement, logistics and supply chain operations.
  • Analyse environmental, social, ethical and risk-related challenges affecting sustainable supply chain planning, sourcing, operations and distribution within global supply networks.
  • Develop and justify evidence-based strategies that improve sustainability, resilience and value creation across supply chain operations.
  • Communicate sustainable supply chain recommendations using ethical reasoning, professional judgement and contemporary supply chain management practices.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Proposal – 30%
  • Exam – 50%
  • A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes, A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes – 20%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management