MGF5760 International institutions and organisations
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF5760 International institutions and organisations is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit provides a detailed examination of the role played by international institutions and organisations in the process of global governance. The unit focuses on the intergovernmental sector (including regional institutions), the non-governmental sector and the multinational corporate sector. The unit is informed by the research traditions of international relations, international law, international political economy, global governance, global civil society studies, and international business. In examining the process of global governance the unit will cover the thematic areas of global trade and finance, global peace and security, human rights and the environment.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flx ev |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
acquire an understanding of the theory and processes of global governance
- 2
acquire an understanding of the purpose, motivations and strategies of the United Nations System, regional organisations, civil society and multinational corporations
- 3
assess the roles of the intergovernmental, non-governmental and corporate sectors in shaping and influencing global governance
- 4
analyse key issues and themes relating to international institutions and organisations.
- 5
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Karns, Mingst and Stiles, International Organizations: The politics and process of global governance (3rd Ed, 2015).
Where it fits
MGF5760 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Paul Kalfadellis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF5760?
MGF5760 has no prerequisites.
When is MGF5760 offered?
In 2024, MGF5760 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF5760?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF5760 have an exam?
No. MGF5760 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF5760?
MGF5760 is part of International business and Responsible business governance.