Enhancing sustainability education in the accounting curriculum: an effective learning strategy

Purpose This paper aims to examine the embedding of sustainability courses in accounting curriculum by using Delta Business School New Zealand as an example. The focus this is effective learning strategy on education, which other business schools could follow approach. Design/methodology/approach Each course’s published outline was subjected in-depth analysis. Semi-structured interviews were used gather information from course controllers and students. Findings findings revealed that while some are considered stand-alone courses, others incorporate a technical required professional bodies: Chartered Accountants Australia Zealand, certified public accountant (Australia) Association Certified Accountants. Research limitations/implications research limited education content at single university. Practical implications Students tertiary institutions, who will be future managers, dependent teach them importance sustainability. Social Sustainability instrumental transforming nature role society. Originality/value contributes discussion understand how embedded within perceptions lecturers students with regard education.