2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Environment and Business
Programme code: | BA-ENVI/EB | UCAS code: | FN8C |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Sally Russell | Contact address: | s.russell@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
Normally three A-Levels, or 2 A-levels and 2 AS-levels, at grades AAB, including at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Maths, Physics, Psychology; and at least one from Business, Classics, Economics, English, Ethics, History, Geography, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology. Other subjects may be considered, please enquire directly.
International Baccalaureate: Normally 32 points overall, with 16 at the Higher Level.
Scottish Highers: Normally ABBBB.
Other Qualifications (Access to HE Diploma, BTEC, etc):
Please refer to our website http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/study/undergrad/entryqual.htm or email admissions@see.leeds.ac.uk.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Earth and Environment
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Earth and Environment
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies
Programme specification:
Businesses are increasingly facing significant challenges and opportunities as a result of environmental issues (such as climate change, deforestation, and desertification) and social issues (such as labour and human rights, corruption, and transparency). Stakeholders (including government, shareholders, business customers, local communities, consumers, employees, and NGOs) are demanding that companies change their operations and activities so they can be instrumental in improving the environment and making societies more sustainable.
The objective of the BA Environment and Business programme is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to engage with businesses holistically (including their operations, strategy, finance, etc.) so that they can help the business become more sustainability orientated and improve its relations with its stakeholders.
The BA Environment and Business programme prepares students to tackle issues in helping companies become more sustainability orientated. This includes developing skills in the use of concepts, approaches, methods, and tools that enhance sustainability; providing work-based experience of deploying the above knowledge and skills; and culminating with the students conducting research and writing a sustainability-based business research report. The programme will produce graduates skilled in the coupling of sustainability with business approaches that lead to more holistic, integrative, and long term solutions to environmental and social challenges.
The programme structure is designed to provide students with an overall understanding of how to manage a business whilst considering the implications that their decisions will have on the environment and societies of today and the future.
Environment and Business graduates are better placed to appreciate the fundamental advantages of a sustainability-oriented approach. The graduates have a systems and holistic perspective where sustainability is an integral part of their education, as opposed to other programmes that traditionally have a more narrow approach that where sustainability is a peripheral issue.
The programme has four pathways: Governance and Regulation; Strategy and International Business; Management and Organisational Behaviour; and Natural Science.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates are required to study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Please note: Students are required to take the Semester 1 delivery of LUBS1010.
LUBS1010 | Understanding Social Enterprises | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE1110 | Sustainable Development: Concepts and Case Studies | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE1381 | Skills for Environmental Social Science | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE1390 | Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE1460 | Environmental Science for Environmental Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to choose 20 to 40 credits of optional modules from their chosen Pathway. Students should remain on the same Pathway for the duration of their Programme. Students may choose up to 20 credits of Discovery or skills modules (e.g., languages, arts, or outdoors skills), subject to timetabling constraints.
IMPORTANT : Students WITHOUT A-Level Maths or equivalent or AS Level Maths with a grade of A-C are required to study SOEE1480 Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Scientists as a compulsory module. If taken, this module is Pass for Progression.
Students who have completed A-Level Maths or equivalent or already have AS Level Maths Grade C or above must NOT enrol in SOEE1480.
SOEE1480 | Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Governance and Regulation Pathway
LAW1075 | Introduction to the Law of Obligations | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LAW1095 | Introduction to Company Law | 10 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED1201 | Global Development Challenges | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED1212 | Making of the Modern World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Strategy and International Business Pathway
LAW1075 | Introduction to the Law of Obligations | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LAW1095 | Introduction to Company Law | 10 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
LUBS1000 | Innovation and Creativity in Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE1450 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Management and Organisational Behaviour Pathway
LUBS1000 | Innovation and Creativity in Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1025 | Leadership in Business | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1785 | Introduction to Effective Decision Making | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1850 | Organisational Behaviour | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PSYC1618 | Psychology in the Media | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE1450 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Natural Science Pathway
LAW1075 | Introduction to the Law of Obligations | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE1034 | Natural Hazards | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE1180 | Environment and Ecology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE1280 | The Atmosphere of Planet Earth | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE1450 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may take up to 20 credits of Discovery Modules, subject to timetabling constraints.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates are required to study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules.
LUBS2035 | Finance for Small Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2032 | Personal Development for Careers in the Environmental Sector | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2310 | Tools and Techniques for Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE2570 | Research in the Environmental Social Sciences | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE2610 | Economics and Sustainability | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to choose between 20 to 40 credits of optional modules from their chosen Pathway as detailed below. Students are required to remain on the same Pathway as studied in year 2.
Students may choose up to 20 credits of Discovery or skills modules (e.g., languages, arts, or outdoors skills), subject to timetabling constraints.
Those students wanting to pursue a business project idea it is recommended that they take LEED2004 'The LEEDS Award' as their 20 credits of Discovery module choices.
Governance and Regulation Pathway
LAW2146 | International Law | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS2660 | Principles of Corporate Strategy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2371 | People, Sustainability, and the Environment | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE2670 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2680 | Environmental Policy and Governance | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN2041 | Transport, Energy and Environment | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Strategy and International Business Pathway
LAW2146 | International Law | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS2160 | Principles of Marketing | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2660 | Principles of Corporate Strategy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2670 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Management and Organisational Behaviour Pathway
LEED2050 | Event Management | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS2660 | Principles of Corporate Strategy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2785 | How Managers Make Decisions | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2970 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2680 | Environmental Policy and Governance | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Natural Science Pathway
LUBS2125 | Anthropology for Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2165 | Climate Change: Society and Human Dimensions | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2670 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2680 | Environmental Policy and Governance | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2690 | Managing Biodiversity | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Skills Discovery Module
LEED2004 | The LEEDS Award | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules, subject to timetabling constraints.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates are required to study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules:
SOEE3030 | Environmental Research Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3202 | Sustainable Consumption | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3270 | Business and Sustainable Development | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to choose 40 to 60 credits of optional modules from their chosen Pathway as detailed below. Students may choose up to 20 credits of Discovery or skills modules (e.g., languages, arts, or outdoors skills) subject to timetabling constraints.
Governance and Regulation Pathway
LAW3131 | Law and the Environment I: Pollution Control | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LAW3135 | Law and the Environment II: Development and Nature Conservation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3805 | International Business Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3112 | Environmental Risk: Science, Policy and Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3521 | Earth and Environmental Sciences into Schools | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3630 | Strategic Energy Issues | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3770 | Sustainable Futures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Strategy and International Business Pathway
LUBS3008 | Social Enterprise Consultancy Project | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3805 | International Business Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3810 | Managing Across Cultures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3975 | Managing Innovation and Technology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3112 | Environmental Risk: Science, Policy and Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3521 | Earth and Environmental Sciences into Schools | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3630 | Strategic Energy Issues | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3750 | Sustainability Economics in Practice | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3770 | Sustainable Futures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Management and Organisational Behaviour Pathway
LUBS3805 | International Business Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3885 | Management Decision Making | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3521 | Earth and Environmental Sciences into Schools | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3630 | Strategic Energy Issues | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3750 | Sustainability Economics in Practice | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3770 | Sustainable Futures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Natural Science Pathway
GEOG3690 | Tropical forests and sustainable development | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3112 | Environmental Risk: Science, Policy and Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3521 | Earth and Environmental Sciences into Schools | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3630 | Strategic Energy Issues | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3770 | Sustainable Futures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules, subject to timetabling constraints.
Last updated: 19/10/2016
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