MGX5831 · European business and society

Overview

European business and society is an intensive two-week unit taught in Europe. The unit is taught at the Monash Prato Centre in Italy and may be combined with other teaching locations in Europe. The unit incorporates presentations/lectures and organisational visits in Europe which enable you to better understand the political, economic and social environment in which business operates. The unit provides you with an appreciation of the establishment and functioning of the European Union (EU), its relationship with member states as well as an awareness of the key debates, issues and on-going challenges preoccupying Europe. The implications of these challenges in terms of policy and practice for business and society in Europe and beyond, underpin the essence of this unit.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. explain and discuss your understanding of Europe and the European Union
2. examine the nature of the forces in the European environment (e.g. political, economic
3. research and critically analyse the challenges facing Europe and understand their implications for policy and practice in business and society
4. utilise knowledge gained from organisational visits in order to develop insights that can be applied as future generators of sustainable economic, social and environmental value for business and society
5. 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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.