Units
The individual subjects inside each degree: what’s taught, how it’s assessed, and when it runs.
4,303 units
| Code | Unit | Faculty | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECX2144 | The economic history of the modern world This unit introduces you to the economic history of the modern world. Employing recent insights from both history and economics, it examines major turning points, trends, and events in the development of the modern world. Upon completing th… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2300 | Crashes, crises and macroeconomic policy This unit will examine recent developments in the economy, including the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 recession, and apply macroeconomic theory to explain how they unfolded and how they relate to other trends in the macroeconomy… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2320 | Economics for entrepreneurs This unit introduces the business strategy to non-commerce, as well as, commerce majors who seek to be future entrepreneurs/business leaders, providing economic tools and analysis for establishing, sustaining or growing a business. Using a… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2360 | Environmental economics The role of government in regulating the interaction between the economy and the environment; application of microeconomic theory to environmental problems, including air pollution, climate change and the over-exploitation of open access re… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2400 | Design and evaluation of economic, public, and social programs This unit provides an introduction to evidence-based methods for analysing a range of challenging social and economic problems that society is faced with. The key emphasis is on the applications of econometric methods to microeconomic and e… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2630 | Chinese economy and global business This unit examines the resurrection of China in the global economy and its impact on international business, trade and investment, and global economic growth. It analyses China's economic development strategy since 1978 and the consequences… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2631 | The Australian economy This unit will examine the experience of the Australian economy past, present, and future to better understand the development of the country’s economy and its place in the world via examining the changing economic structures, resource boom… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2641 | The Indian economy The rise of India on the world economic stage has been heralded for some time now. India’s economy is currently the fifth largest globally and poised to be the third largest by 2027. It is already the third largest in terms of purchasing po… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2642 | Southeast Asian economies and global business In view of the rapidly changing global economic and business environment, this unit offers a thought-provoking analysis of the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) economies by examining their integration with the global market. The region has experienc… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2800 | Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world This unit seeks to answer the question, ‘what drives sustainable economic prosperity?’ To answer, the unit begins with prominent economic theorising around channels of economic prosperity, including the role of technology, specialisation, c… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2831 | Strategy and business decision-making Why do some firms perform better than others, and how should managers respond to complex business challenges? This unit introduces you to the core ideas, tools, and ways of thinking used in strategy, in a form accessible to learners from ec… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX2953 | Economics Microeconomics: scarcity; economic choice; economic systems; economic ideology; demand and supply analysis; consumer behaviour and elasticity; costs of production and profit maximisation; perfect competition and monopoly. Macroeconomics: ag… | Business and Economics | 2 |
| ECX3550 | Business in Asia This unit focuses on the recent economic and social development of selected Asian economies, especially the role of the business sector. It explores the development state of selected Asian economies and the stages, causes and consequences o… | Business and Economics | 3 |
| ECX3750 | European economy and global business This unit looks at the working of the European Union and the European markets. It focuses on the economic and business challenges for actors operating in this market and how they interact with the global economy. The monetary union of Europ… | Business and Economics | 3 |
| ECX3890 | Internet business and digital economy The rapid developments of the internet, mobile, and related technologies provide not only new business models and lifestyles but also an exciting area for economic analysis. How do start-ups transform a new idea into an online business and… | Business and Economics | 3 |
| EDF1002 | Preparing for the profession In this unit, you will be introduced to the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), including its role in your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and preparation for the teaching profession. You will learn ab… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1058 | Learn to learn, learn to teach This unit is designed to enrich your understanding of the complex processes through which learning occurs and examine the implications for both your own learning and your future teaching. You will focus on the multidimensional nature of lea… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1059 | Fostering classroom culture This unit focuses on establishing learning environments that scaffold positive practices and manage learner behaviours. You will explore a range of teaching strategies, models and theories that will enable you to create structured, safe and… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1063 | Creative connections 1: Visual arts This unit introduces and extends your understanding of creativity and its role in art-making within pre-school, early years and early primary contexts. You will engage in a range of practical workshops and lectures, while also participating… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1064 | Creative connections 2: Music and performing arts This unit extends your understandings developed in EDF1063 about the role art-making plays in childhood with a focus on musical and performing arts creativities. You will investigate the relationship between creative play, music, and the pe… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1065 | Foundational numeracy for learning This unit provides you with the opportunity to experience mathematics as a problem-solving discipline, to explore mathematical knowledge, and to develop an awareness of the importance of positive a disposition towards mathematics. You will… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1067 | Introduction to early childhood This unit provides a foundational overview of early childhood education that will enable you to understand the role of history in explaining and defining the present. It examines the theoretical perspectives that have contributed to the his… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1068 | Contemporary approaches to learning for young children: Theories and practices This unit involves you in the exploration of contemporary theories informing understandings of children’s holistic learning and development. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of various theoretical perspectives and apply and ev… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1069 | Cross-cultural understandings of education This unit is designed to deepen your understanding of how culture influences education and teaching practices. Throughout the unit, you will explore various frameworks that support cross-cultural teaching and learning. You will critically e… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1070 | Understanding students as learners This unit explores significant aspects of child and adolescent development, behaviours and relationships within the context of teacher education. It builds your understanding of the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and cultural persp… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1073 | Introduction to health and physical education This unit provides you with essential knowledge, skills and understandings related to the curriculum area of Health and Physical Education (HPE). With a focus on primary HPE, you will be introduced to a range of approaches including Fundame… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1074 | Sociocultural foundations of health and physical education This unit introduces you to the sociocultural foundations of health and physical education. Using the sub-disciplines of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and cultural studies, you will examine the role of these areas in shaping an… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1075 | Biophysical foundations of health and physical education This unit introduces you to the biophysical - foundations of health and physical education. You will learn about the major biophysical sub-disciplines including functional human anatomy, exercise physiology, - and biomechanics. You explore… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1076 | Health, power and education: Key frameworks and practices This unit is the first of four designed to develop and enhance the health-related knowledge, skills and capabilities of Monash Health and Physical Education (HPE) pre-service teachers. Health and education are powerful partners collaboratin… | Education | 1 |
| EDF1077 | Games-based approaches to health and physical education In this unit you will develop knowledge, skills and understanding related to games-based approaches, and ‘Game Sense’ or ‘Teaching Games for Understanding’ in particular. You will have an opportunity to use this approach to teach different… | Education | 1 |