MGF5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation 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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Requisites
Before MGF5911
Prohibitions
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After MGF5911
No unit lists MGF5911 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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Overview
Global political risk has become an issue of enhanced concern to governments, firms and NGOs because of increased cross border contestation and populism within nations. Executives currently report that staff engaged in the global business field have seldom received an education that prepares them to address associated problems. Accordingly, you will be introduced to key analytical approaches that theorise the relationship between politics and global business risk and the geo-strategic strategies governments and firms might engage when managing problems stemming from political volatility, the evolving nature of government-business relations, and the geographic relocation of global business.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Blended |
Assessment
- Presentation40%
- Written60%
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 a range of concepts and theories that help explain geopolitics and business globalisation and the rules that govern them
- 2
analyse in an informed manner geopolitical issues and the activities of states and firms
- 3
critically evaluate and report on the ideas and agendas of global state and business actors
- 4
assess how state and business actors in both the developed and developing world are addressing global issues of power, security, economic development and sustainability
- 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 approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGF5911 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Nceku Nyathi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF5911?
MGF5911 has no prerequisites.
When is MGF5911 offered?
In 2026, MGF5911 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF5911?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF5911 have an exam?
No. MGF5911 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF5911?
MGF5911 is part of Global studies and Policy studies.