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 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written85%
- Presentation15%
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
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
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
MGF5130 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 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 2026, 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 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF5130?
MGF5130 is part of Contemporary management and Policy studies.