015400 Work and People

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: James Athanasou

This subject provides students with an introduction to the world of work and with an overview of the global changes in modern employment. It provides students with the skills to analyse the structure and organisation of work in mature industrial societies. The subject reviews the various shifts in the nature and composition of the labour force. Case studies are used to emphasise the nature of work and its impact on individuals and groups. Students study the trends and developments in workplace contexts through applied projects.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,800.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

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