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UNE unit code: MM491

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  • Trimester 2 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • Yes
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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Organisations today are shaped by increasing diversity, requiring leaders who can foster inclusive, equitable workplaces based on respect. In this unit, you will  build advanced management skills to respond to this complexity. You’ll explore concepts of intersectionality, positionality, diversity, equity and inclusion, and critically evaluate how these forces impact organisations. You’ll also examine the legislative frameworks that underpin diversity and inclusion practices, equipping you to navigate legal responsibilities confidently.

You’ll develop skills in research, communication, and critical reflection to design and assess inclusive management strategies, while investigating real-world challenges related to privilege and marginality at work. Working independently and collaboratively, you will apply inclusive management principles to real-world contexts, building your expertise for professional practice.

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
candidature in a postgraduate award or 72cp
Restrictions
MM591

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Lucie NewsomeSenior Lecturer - Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law; UNE Business School

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced ability to evaluate and integrate the concepts, theories and principles of intersectionality, positionality, diversity, equity and inclusion;
  2. use a range of cognitive, communication and research skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and reflect critically on research related to inclusive management;
  3. develop and apply critical reflection skills to investigate complex problems and solution building to real world contexts; and
  4. work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills related to inclusive management practice.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assignment 1Yes25%All offerings

Written Task

No. Words: 2500

Assignment 2Yes25%All offerings

Video Presentation 

No. words: 1500 equivalent 

Invigilated Exam - Assurance TaskYes50%All offerings

There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.

Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit.

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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