Outline

Overview

A key consideration in crafting solutions to problems is sustainability. Sustainability-driven innovations improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and wellbeing of organisations, societies, and the world in the long run. This can be achieved by integrating social, economic and environmental dimensions into the solution. Sustainable innovations meet current needs without disrupting or compromising future welfare. We explore global grand challenges that require novel and cutting-edge solutions. In examining the various forces driving major trends and movements in the global landscape, we gain key insights into how and why the world is changing. Highlighting the role of responsible organisations and institutions in fostering sustainable development, we investigate how current and future innovations across industries can be harnessed to take on our world’s grand challenges. In pushing the boundaries of innovation, we contribute new perspectives on how we can pave multiple pathways towards our collective sustainable future.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BUDL3902
Academic unit	International Business
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Please note that where this unit of study is on offer in either the Intensive January or the Intensive February session, the classes for these sessions commence prior to semester one
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sandra Alday, sandra.seno-alday@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sandra Alday, sandra.seno-alday@sydney.edu.au
	Carlos Vazquez Hernandez, carlos.vazquezhernandez@sydney.edu.au
	Praveena Chandra, praveena.chandra@sydney.edu.au
	Jane Strachan, jane.strachan@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	White paper White paper	60%	- Due date: 13 Jan 2023 at 23:59	4,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Industry pitch Industry pitch	20%	Please select a valid week from the list below Due date: 20 Jan 2023 at 15:00	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research proposal Research proposal	20%	Please select a valid week from the list below Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:59	2,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Research proposal (group assignment)

In this assignment, you will be challenged to create a robust and combined research proposal on the topic given at the beginning of the class. This proposal should highlight three things. First, the literature review on the topic and possible future contribution of your research output (i.e. the white paper). Second, the individual research questions each one of the team members will be answering. Third, a rationale behind the selected methodology to conduct the field work for each of the research questions, including a detailed research plan to implement in the field work phase. With this assignment, you will be required to work as a research team, and facilitate/share the knowledge based you will encounter ahead of the field work. More details on this on CANVAS.

White paper (individual assignment)

In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to reflect the findings of your primary and secondary research. The main research output of this unit of study is a white paper that will present and expose the affordances a particular technology(ies) has in contributing to a more sustainable future. You are expected to produce a white paper explaining your individual research question, how you answered it, why it matters, the various sources of information, and, particularly, propositions that will authoritatively inform a broad audience about how disruptive technologies can be used to build a more sustainable future from the organisational and institutional (i.e. economic), social, and environmental perspectives. More details on this on CANVAS.

Industry pitch (group assignment)

In this assignment, you will present, as a team, the combined view and white papers from all team members who developed the research proposal in assignment 1. Each of the team member will showcase their own research output in the context of the combined literature review and overall topic. Particularly, it has to provide the answer to the research question and how it contributes in the aggregate to the overall topic given at the beginning of the class. This presentation will be in front of an industry/government partner. More details on the format/output of the presentation to be informed via CANVAS.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Fieldwork (first week)	Block teaching (11 hr)
	Fieldwork (second week)	Block teaching (11 hr)
	Presentation	Block teaching (2 hr)
Week 09	Sustainability and Global Challenges	Block teaching (5 hr)
Week 10	Systems Thinking, Value Creation, and Technological Innovation	Block teaching (5 hr)
Week 11	Research Fundamentals and Methods	Block teaching (5 hr)
Week 12	Research Planning	Block teaching (5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This is an intensive unit of study. Missing one day is equivalent of missing 3-4 weeks in normal semester. Please take this into consideration when enrolling.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

This is a research-based unit of study.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Explain the unique nature of global complex problems.
LO2. Design a research project aimed at systematically and rigorously exploring a research question associated with a complex problem.
LO3. Implement a research project and effectively communicate research findings and recommended solutions to a complex problem.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Workshop sessions have been added in response to student feedback. These are aimed to reinforce learning outcomes.

Additional information

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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Current students

BUDL3902: Disruption for Sustainable Futures

Intensive December, 2022 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect