MGX5461

Contemporary issues in globalisation (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Professor Chris Nyland

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield Summer 2003 (On-campus)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Students examine globalisation and assess its implications for the governance of the business enterprise, nation states, and relations between business and government. The unit also examines the difficulties that globalisation creates for nations and multinational enterprises in both the emerging and developed world, the open markets, and the policy responses proposed to balance economic, social and political costs.

Assessment: Essay (4000 words): 50% + Presentation paper (2000 words): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 30%

Prerequisites: MGX5171 or MGX9110 or 24 points at 9000 or 5000 level