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Sustainability & Analytics as a Comp Adv (BUSA90559)

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Sustainability and analytics are dramatically affecting how organisations operate and interact with their stakeholders. This subject provides students with a foundation in sustainability, addressing what it is, its different components and why an organisation’s long-term viability requires incorporating sustainability into its strategy. This subject also addresses the many ways that organisations can benefit from analytics. It also provides a foundation for helping non-technical individuals develop the skills and confidence to interact with and manage analytics staff.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Articulate and critically analyse the effect of sustainability on an organisation's competitive environment, business model, operations and competitive advantage
  • Identify key internal and external factors that organisations need to manage to successfully address sustainability in the current environment
  • Critically assess the potential benefits of analytics on an organisation's operations and competitive advantage

Generic skills

  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Effective evidence-based decision-making skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Team working skills
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen

Last updated: 31 January 2024