Gross National Happiness PG (9699.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
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) |
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.
Graduate attributes
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
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 |
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2024 | Bhutan | MBA Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Ben Freyens |
2025 | Bhutan | MBA Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Ben Freyens |
Required texts
There are no required texts for this unit. All readings and resources are provided in the Unit Guide and on Canvas
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Participation requirements
attendance at all classes is strongly recommended
Required IT skills
There are no required IT skills
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A