MARKETS, GOVERNMENTS AND GLOBALIZATION

ECO2MGG

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Sustainability and Globalisation are concepts frequently invoked by the media, politicians and business leaders. This subject critically examines the notions of sustainability and globalisation and considers the implications they have for individuals, businesses and governments. The subject will provide students with an understanding of the nature of markets, governments and social institutions, with a particular focus on how these entities influence sustainable resource use in a global economy.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Walker

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAll readings will be onlinePrescribedN/AN/A

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Bugden

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Melbourne, 2014, Summer semester, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 02 - 06
Two 6.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6 x 6 hour Workshops (including sufficient breaks) to be held from 10 am to 4 pm on the following dates: Monday 06.01 Friday 10.01 Monday 20.01 Friday 24.01 Monday 03.02 Friday 07.02"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 11
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60

Sydney, 2014, ACN Summer Semester, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 05
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1-hour mid semester test25
Tutorial presentation assessment tasks15
one 2-hour final examination (hurdle)60