International Business & Sustainability (Taught)

This programme is designed for individuals with an interest in sustainability within international business.

On completion of this programme, you will have gained a clear understanding of the part business plays in identifying and managing the challenges of sustainability. You will identify and review the key stakeholders and the role they play in the organisation to guarantee the successful production of a sustainable business model.

You will be able to define sustainability and apply your knowledge to a range of actual issues within the workplace. You will gain a clear understanding of the theories of sustainability in the international business environment and be able to link this back to the basic factors that shape the prospects for sustainability such as market forces and key environmental issues.

You will understand the key concepts, definitions and theories of international business and be able to identify and use the correct analytical tools available to evaluate an organisation’s involvement in the international business environment. Have a basic understanding of foreign trade and investment and the impact this has on the business taking into consideration any ethical implications.