People, Planet and Profit

In this module (BUSN08062), you the students will be provided with an insight into how human activities (industrialisation, globalisation, urbanisation, consumerism) have depleted the earth’s natural resources and caused many global issues.

From the PLANET perspective, humanity is facing several issues, for example, climate change, global warming, carbon emissions, deforestation, land, water & air pollution, plastic waste, effect on marine life, and loss of biodiversity.

From the PEOPLE perspective, we, the communities are facing issues. For example, child labour, sweatshops, health and safety issues, poor wage culture, poor women treatment, modern slavery and public health concerns.

The module will introduce students to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly highlighting the role of businesses and organisations in minimising the impact on the natural environment and people whilst earning PROFIT ethically and sustainably.

You will critically evaluate theoretical concepts of ethics and triple bottom line people, planet and profit and explore social, economic and environmental impacts. You will apply management tools, frameworks and guidelines designed to reduce negative impacts whilst maximising the positive impacts of sustainability actions.

You will learn about:

• Business ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, global citizenship.
• Stakeholders, and business externalities, stakeholder dialogue. The war on the planet and the battle to save humanity and the planet.
• Geographical differences in ethics and sustainability.
• Social Movements, NGOs and social change and activism.
• The future of people, planet, and profit.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to people, planet, and profit
• Apply the main theoretical concepts relating to ethics and sustainability
• Evaluate the impact of the activities of humans on the world
• Critically assess the need for ethical and sustainable recovery within the business environment

This is an SCQF Level 8 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery 

This module will be delivered at the Paisley campus. Timetable to be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Muzammal Khan.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business Management.

Our Business Management GA has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to support aspiring business managers and leaders to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to underpin business growth, innovation and increased productivity.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance 
• Organisational Behaviour 
• Organisational Change in Practice 
• Enterprise Creation 
• Business Statistics 
• Fundamentals of Leadership
• Introducing People Management 
• People, Planet and Profit 

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business and Project Management.

The GA in Business and Project Management is brand new for 2024 and has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to develop aspiring Project Managers who possess with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate large-scale and intricate projects across diverse sectors.

Creating limitless opportunities, it serves as a driving force to broaden your talent pipeline and unlock unparalleled professional development.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Advanced Project Management 
• Project Management 
• Projects in Practice 
• Project Risk Management 
• Project Toolbox 
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance 
• Organisational Behaviour 
• Introducing People Management 
• People, Planet and Profit 

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk