The Purpose of Business (1004GBS)

This course introduces students to a perspective of the purpose of business that embeds values such as responsible leadership, integrity and ethical behaviour, respect for others, trust, and sustainable enterprise. The relevance of these values and their impact on behaviour and outcomes in a business context is demonstrated to students through case studies, real world examples, and testimonials from industry partners. Following from the discussion of values, the course then looks at how businesses develop solutions to respond to increasing demand for sustainability, transparency and good governance. The framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is introduced and used to examine the alignment between business practices and sustainable solutions to real life problems faced by a business. The course also considers the role and responsibility (including legal) of professionals and professional standards in today's society. Prerequisites: Nil Co-requisites: Nil Incompatible and co-taught: GBS104 The Purpose of Business Course offered: Gold Coast, Nathan and Online in Trimester 1. Gold Coast and Online (in odd years) Trimester 3. Nathan and Online (in even years) Trimester 3.

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Undergraduate

Student contribution band

Arrangements apply

New students (Non-grandfathered students)
Band 4

Grandfathered students
Band 3A

Usually available

Gold Coast Trimester 1Gold Coast Trimester 3Nathan Trimester 1Nathan Trimester 3Online Trimester 1Online Trimester 3

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (14498) Open Wednesday 15:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G23 2.07A
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (14495) Full Wednesday 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G42 3.06
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (14494) Full Wednesday 11:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G42 3.06
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (14493) Full Wednesday 09:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G42 3.06
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (14490) Open Tuesday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G11 3.61/3.62
Learning Commons
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (14489) Full Tuesday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G42 3.06
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (14507) Full Wednesday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G30 2.11
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Pass Session (14505) Full Wednesday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G11 4.29
Learning Commons
Gold Coast Campus
Pass Session (14503) Open Wednesday 17:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G27 1.15
Business 2 Building
Gold Coast Campus
Pass Session (14502) Full Wednesday 15:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G01 3.36
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus
Pass Session (14500) Open Tuesday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 11
G42 1.04
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Pass Session (14499) Full Tuesday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
G01 3.36
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (14529) Open Thursday 18:00 - 19:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Workshop (14528) Open Wednesday 18:00 - 19:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Workshop (14526) Open Thursday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (14534) Open Thursday 20:00 - 20:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (14532) Open Thursday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (14531) Open Wednesday 20:00 - 20:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (14516) Open Wednesday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N76 1.05
Campus Heart Building
Nathan Campus
Workshop (14514) Full Monday 15:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N53 -1.21/22
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus
Workshop (14512) Full Monday 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N79 1.05A
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Workshop (14511) Full Monday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N53 -1.23/24
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (14525) Open Wednesday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N63 0.01
Business 3 Building
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (14523) Full Monday 17:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N29 0.03
Northern Theatres3/4/5 Complex
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (14520) Full Monday 15:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N79 1.05A
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (14518) Full Monday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
N79 1.05B
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 November 2024
Last date to add a course
10 November 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
17 November 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
24 November 2024

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This course is 6-weeks intensive and you are required to attend 2x 2hr workshops per week
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (70884) Open Monday 13:00 - 14:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
N50 0.32
Business Building
Nathan Campus
Wednesday 13:00 - 14:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
N29 0.06
Northern Theatres3/4/5 Complex
Nathan Campus
Workshop (70883) Monday 09:00 - 10:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
N50 0.32
Business Building
Nathan Campus
Wednesday 09:00 - 10:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
N76 1.05
Campus Heart Building
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (70888) Open Monday 15:00 - 15:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
N50 0.32
Business Building
Nathan Campus
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
N29 0.06
Northern Theatres3/4/5 Complex
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (70887) Monday 11:00 - 11:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
N50 0.32
Business Building
Nathan Campus
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
N76 1.05
Campus Heart Building
Nathan Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 November 2024
Last date to add a course
10 November 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
17 November 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
24 November 2024

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This course is 6-weeks intensive and you are required to attend 2x 2hr workshops per week
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (70894) Tuesday 18:00 - 19:50
5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024
Online
Thursday 18:00 - 19:50
7 November 2024 - 12 December 2024
Online
Workshop (70893) Tuesday 15:00 - 16:50
5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024
Online
Thursday 15:00 - 16:50
7 November 2024 - 12 December 2024
Online
Workshop (70892) Monday 18:00 - 19:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
Online
Wednesday 18:00 - 19:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (70898) Tuesday 20:00 - 20:50
5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024
Online
Thursday 20:00 - 20:50
7 November 2024 - 12 December 2024
Online
Pass Session (70897) Tuesday 17:00 - 17:50
5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024
Online
Thursday 17:00 - 17:50
7 November 2024 - 12 December 2024
Online
Pass Session (70896) Monday 20:00 - 20:50
4 November 2024 - 9 December 2024
Online
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:50
6 November 2024 - 11 December 2024
Online