Gross National Happiness PG (9699.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UCI - Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit explores the origin, development and current application of the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Bhutan. GNH is located within the history of development theory and practice, especially in terms of the search for alternative to mainstream theories and approaches to development. GNH is also examined in relation to the growing body of work on satisfaction and happiness including the history of happiness, its measurement and its causes. Using GNH and happiness more generally, this unit aims to improve critical thinking, increase student curiosity and heighten capacities in reflective practice and foresight.
1. Compare and contrast GNH with mainstream economic development discourses;
2. Analyse how GNH is perceived and implemented in Bhutan and how that differs with the philosophy and practice of development in other countries;
3. Critically reflect on GNH theory and practice and the growing understanding of the concept; and
4. Critically examine the concept of happiness, its historical evolution, its measurement and its causes.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Compare and contrast GNH with mainstream economic development discourses;
2. Analyse how GNH is perceived and implemented in Bhutan and how that differs with the philosophy and practice of development in other countries;
3. Critically reflect on GNH theory and practice and the growing understanding of the concept; and
4. Critically examine the concept of happiness, its historical evolution, its measurement and its causes.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
8933 Gross National Happiness GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UCI - Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan | MBA Trimester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Ben Freyens |
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