MGX4300 Contemporary issues in management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX4300 Contemporary issues in management is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGX4300
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MGX4300
No unit lists MGX4300 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701 or B6023 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Topics selected for emphasis will alter as contemporary issues change. The study of great ideas in management on motivation, job design, human resource management, ethics, social responsibility, leadership, production/operations management, business policy, strategy, and the management process are explored through the study of the works of major management scholars.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation30%
- Written40%
- Project30%
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
identify and critically examine a range of contemporary issues in management from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives
- 2
demonstrate a range of relevant scholarship/research skills in acquiring, integrating, interpreting, synthesising, utilising and communicating information about the contemporary issues examined
- 3
summarise the major implications of the issues examined as they relate to their own lives and their careers in organisations, the theory and practice of managers and management, and the broader societal and environmental implications of the issues, both now and into the future
- 4
demonstrate skills in written and inter-personal communication including creating effective learning environments for themselves and others
- 5
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGX4300 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Pitosh Heyden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX4300?
MGX4300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX4300 offered?
In 2027, MGX4300 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGX4300?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX4300 have an exam?
No. MGX4300 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX4300?
MGX4300 is part of Management.