Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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Code: | GLBE11-104 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject explores world megatrends to equip students with the knowledge and skills preparing them for future global transformations. The science of megatrends provides a unique insight into how the world and its systems are developing. Studying megatrends examines how the world is changing and identifies the expertise needed to address dynamic challenges such as climate change, digital transformations and changing demographics. It also examines the social implications of these changes in communities and cultures. Understanding megatrends will provide students with an insight into where we are heading as a global community and how to best position themselves for their careers. Designed to enhance International Relations and Global Studies studentsโ understanding of global megatrends, this subject can also be taken as an elective to complement any degree undertaken at Bond University.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Analyse global megatrends and demonstrate an understanding of key global megatrends and their implications for future developments.
- Evaluate the impact of global megatrends and critically assess the social, economic, and environmental factors influencing the future world.
- Apply the knowledge of megatrends to real-world scenarios to address challenges posed by global megatrends such as climate change and digital transformations.
- Develop tactical responses to dynamic global challenges using theoretical and strategic knowledge of megatrends and their dynamic trajectories.
- Reflect on how understanding global megatrends can inform personal and career development in a global context.
Enrolment requirements
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Subject outlines
Subject dates
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May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |