MGX3121 Foundations and futures of globalisation
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX3121 Foundations and futures of globalisation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGX3121
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX3121
No unit lists MGX3121 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 96 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit explores the notion of globalisation, and considers its foundations, its relevance today, and its implications for the future. The unit critically analyses the philosophical and theoretical assumptions that underpin different perspectives of globalisation, and examines how these shape the world around us, as well as our future. Building on this foundation, the unit considers the relationship between globalisation and a range of key issues, including international relations and geopolitics, the global economy, cultural flows, sustainability, and power and inequality.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Presentation80%
- Exercise20%
- Presentation40%
- Demonstration40%
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
critically analyse the impact of globalisation in a contemporary context, including its cultural, economic, political and social implications
- 2
apply the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of globalisation to explain key global events and trends, and to develop strategies for responding to global challenges
- 3
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- 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 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
MGX3121 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Cavanagh
- Sarah Bartfeld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX3121?
MGX3121 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX3121 offered?
In 2026, MGX3121 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGX3121?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX3121 have an exam?
No. MGX3121 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX3121?
MGX3121 is part of Business management and International business.