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MGX3121 · Foundations and futures of globalisation
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Management
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit explores the notion of globalisation, and considers its foundations, its relevance today, and its implications for the future. The unit critically analyses the philosophical and theoretical assumptions that underpin different perspectives of globalisation, and examines how these shape the world around us, as well as our future. Building on this foundation, the unit considers the relationship between globalisation and a range of key issues, including international relations and geopolitics, the global economy, cultural flows, sustainability, and power and inequality.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Presentation | Presentation | 80% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 4 | 4 - Presentation | Presentation | 40% | — |
| 5 | 5 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- MGI3121 — Foundations and futures of globalisation
Learning outcomes
- critically analyse the impact of globalisation in a contemporary context, including its cultural, economic, political and social implications
- apply the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of globalisation to explain key global events and trends, and to develop strategies for responding to global challenges
- demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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