units

MGX5300

Faculty of Business and Economics

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Business and Economics
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2012 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)Associate Professor Ken Coghill

Synopsis

This unit challenges students to think through the factors shaping how communities are governed in Australia and elsewhere as all societies grapple with the challenges of climate change, sustainability and the meaning of "progress". It develops knowledge and skills necessary for good governance applying United Nations Global Compact sustainability concepts. Students from Australian and other backgrounds share their experiences in various levels of government/intergovernmental, civil society (not for profit) and market (private business) sectors. It examines Integrated Governance i.e. the roles, relationships and networks of the levels and sectors in contemporary governance including how political systems work, democracy, the relationships between politicians and public servants, ethics, accountability, the importance of civil society and activity, and the role of the media.

Outcomes

Our students will be able to:

  1. explain the concept of Integrated Governance and governance issues affecting nations, international regions and the global community
  2. identify the roles and dynamic relationships of the public sector, private sector and civil society in good governance
  3. create and develop ideas for reform of governance to meet particular policy objectives.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Ken Coghill

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 0105, 0319, 2099, 2778, 1065, 3801, 1506, 2643, 2642, 0200, 0201, 0028 or 1822 or seek Chief Examiner's approval before undertaking this unit.