Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 15.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 7.5 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 306033 (v.1) Global and Social Trend Analysis 502
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Syllabus: | Provides a critical appraisal of selected current and anticipated issues of concern for the future. Issues are examined through expert led seminars and student presentations. Underpinning the unit is the rationale that early warning and analysis of upcoming issues provides greater opportunity for considered action to avoid and alleviate potential problems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have identified the scope of fundamental challenges and issues facing the human race as we confront the twenty-first century. Critically appraised the range of issues causing concern for the future in many areas of the world. Identified potentially beneficial developments in a range of fields, which are impacting globally, regionally and nationally. Communicated issues of concern and benefit for the future. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Castells, M. (1996), The rise of the network society. Basil, Blackwell. Flannery, T. (1994), The future eaters. Melbourne, Reed Books. Grantham, C. (2000), The Future of work: the promise of the new digital work society. New York, McGaw Hill. Kegley,C.W. and Wittkope, E.R. (1997), World politics: trend and transformation. New York, St Martin's Press. Mayor, F. and Binde, J. (2001), The world ahead. London, Zed Books. Robertson, G. (2000), Crimes against humanity. Middlesex, Penguin Books. Rogers,R. (1997), Cities for a small planet. London, Faber and Faber. Wilson, E.O. (2002), The future of life. UK, Little Brown. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Presentation of an annotated bibliography dealing with an issue of the future 40%. Written assignment on a futures issue of personal concern 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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