UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LEO5114 Global challenge

Faculty of Business and Economics

LEO5114 Global challenge is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Other periods
Monash Online
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before LEO5114

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After LEO5114

No unit lists LEO5114 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in any Monash Online course and have completed 36 credit points of study to undertake this unit.

Overview

In an era of accelerating change, traditional, linear approaches often fall short in addressing today’s complex and interconnected challenges. This unit engages you in tackling “wicked problems”—issues marked by ambiguity, competing interests, and no clear solutions through the lens of Impact 2030, Monash University’s strategic plan which is focused on addressing the challenges of the age for betterment of our communities, both locally and globally. Working individually and collaboratively, you will apply design thinking methodologies to explore innovative, human-centred solutions. Emphasis is placed on iterative problem-solving, sustainable innovation, and the integration of practical business insights. Through this process, you will develop the critical and creative capabilities needed to navigate and influence an increasingly dynamic world.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Teaching period 4Monash OnlineMo

Assessment

  • Demonstration
    30%
  • Written
    35%
  • Demonstration
    35%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    analyse organisations as dynamic, interconnected systems operating within complex and rapidly evolving environments

  2. 2

    apply design thinking processes, methods, and evaluative frameworks to collaboratively deliver innovative, impact-driven project outcomes

  3. 3

    integrate management theory with interdisciplinary knowledge to address real-world challenges with strategic and sustainable solutions

  4. 4

    critically evaluate complex societal and organisational problems, generate original insights, and propose actionable, human-centred interventions.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

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.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.

This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Andrea Fenton

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LEO5114?

LEO5114 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is LEO5114 offered?

LEO5114 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is LEO5114?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does LEO5114 have an exam?

No. LEO5114 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Monash Business School Online
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available