The concept of educationalisation – the integration of real-world enterprise challenges into academic learning – is more than a philosophy at CFE; it’s a practice.
An example of this is MGN532 Investigating Real World Business Issues, a unit offered within the Master of Business, Management, and Human Resource Management programs.
This unit exemplifies how CFE is transforming education to produce enterprise-ready graduates who are equipped to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s business landscape.
MGN532 is designed to foster research-in-practice skills, empowering students to frame real-world business issues as actionable research projects. This aligns directly with CFE’s mission to develop graduates who are not only academically capable but also practically prepared to tackle emerging enterprise challenges. Students learn to approach business problems with a research mindset – identifying issues, gathering evidence, and proposing solutions that are both innovative and implementable.
A cornerstone of MGN532 is its strong industry collaboration. Organisations present live business challenges that intersect with CFE’s key research areas, including:
- Decarbonisation
- Future leadership capabilities
- Innovation and sustainability
- Implementing successful change
Industry professionals dedicate approximately three hours to engage with students – presenting challenges, consulting on ideas, and providing feedback on top proposals. This direct interaction ensures that student research is grounded in real business needs, not hypothetical scenarios. Since its launch in 2021, MGN532 has partnered with leading organisations such as CBRE, People With Purpose, South32, McFillin Accounting, and O’Neill Architecture. These collaborations have led to student proposals on topics like:
- Scaling global operations while maintaining core strengths
- Enhancing gender diversity
- Driving decarbonisation in mining
- Managing diverse work schedules and boosting employee engagement
MGN532 creates a win-win for both students and industry:
- For students, it’s a chance to act as business consultants, applying academic insights to real-world problems. This experience enhances employability, builds professional networks, and often leads to internships or job offers.
- For industry, it’s an opportunity to gain fresh, research-informed perspectives on strategic challenges. Student proposals offer innovative, evidence-based solutions that organisations can explore and implement.
This reciprocal value strengthens CFE’s industry ties and supports its mission to build a future-focused, enterprise-ready workforce.
MGN532 is more than a unit – it’s a strategic initiative that embodies CFE’s commitment to educationalisation. By embedding real-world business challenges into the curriculum, CFE ensures that students graduate not just with knowledge, but with the skills, experience, and mindset needed to lead in a rapidly evolving enterprise landscape.
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Educationalisation in the real-world: Students enrolled in MGN532 gain direct access to industry partners, working alongside professionals to tackle real-world business challenges through collaborative research and consultation.
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