MGF5130 Managing diversity and inclusion
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF5130 Managing diversity and inclusion is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit examines the social, legal and business dimensions of diversity and inclusion. It aims to provide both theoretical and practical application of contemporary ideas to promote workplace diversity and inclusion. Topics include theoretical perspectives on diversity and inclusion, forms of diversity and inclusion, the legal framework regulating discrimination and equal opportunity, strategic business and HRM issues, individual actions, and contemporary issues for diversity and inclusion in Australia and other countries.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the concepts of diversity and inclusion applied to the workplace
- 2
evaluate the legal, social and business issues associated with diversity management in the contemporary workplace
- 3
identify the strategic business and HRM issues associated with developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace
- 4
understand contemporary issues related to the management of workplace diversity and inclusion issues
- 5
analyse practical case studies of inclusion, diversity and discrimination in the workplace.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
MGF5130 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Helen De Cieri
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF5130?
MGF5130 has no prerequisites.
When is MGF5130 offered?
In 2021, MGF5130 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF5130?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF5130 have an exam?
No. MGF5130 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF5130?
MGF5130 is part of Contemporary management.