UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MGO5130 Diversity and inclusion

Faculty of Business and Economics

MGO5130 Diversity and inclusion 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
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before MGO5130

Prohibitions

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

After MGO5130

No unit lists MGO5130 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in a Monash Online course to undertake this unit

Overview

This unit introduces definitions, key concepts, and frameworks for understanding the scope of workplace diversity and inclusion. It presents the case for D& I, including the benefits, challenges and opportunities. The unit is founded in evidence-based research and practice-based applications which guide implementation in contemporary organisations. The unit content has been developed to promote inquiry, acknowledge the realities of contemporary management and incorporate new learning about the contribution of D&I to help employees and organisations thrive in uncertain times.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Teaching period 3Monash OnlineMo

Assessment

  • Written
    40%
  • Presentation
    60%

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

    demonstrate an understanding of the case for and challenges of workplace Diversity & Inclusion to meet individual and organisational needs

  2. 2

    evaluate a range of debates, approaches, frameworks, and research to guide the implementation of D& I strategies to create diverse and inclusive workplaces

  3. 3

    demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • 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 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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Susan Mayson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGO5130?

MGO5130 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MGO5130 offered?

MGO5130 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is MGO5130?

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

Does MGO5130 have an exam?

No. MGO5130 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027