UNIT CODE: MGT101
MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit equips students to confidently and competently enter the business world – with a clear understanding of management theory, thinking and practice including decision making and strategy, business acumen and ethics as well as people and stakeholder management. Business case studies are used to facilitate student’s understanding of current business trends as well as the ever-changing issues facing Australian businesses in both a local and a global context. The delivery of the unit incorporates a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, tutorials, workshops, class discussions, collaborative group activities, student presentations, independent student research and reading.
STUDENT WORKLOAD + DELIVERY MODE
TIMETABLED HOURS
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RECOMMENDED PERSONAL HOURS
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TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS
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STUDY LOAD
3 Hours per week
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5 Hours per week
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8 Hours per week
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Full time
MODE OF DELIVERY
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This unit will be offered to students in the following mode/s:
+ Face-to-face (Domestic and International)
+ Online (Domestic)
OVERVIEW
Award Course
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
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Area
Law
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Unit Duration
12 Weeks
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Weekly Attendance Pattern
1 Hour Lecture +
2 Hour Tutorial
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Unit Level
100
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Unit Weighting
6 Credit Points
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Unit Type
Core
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Pre-Requisites
N/A
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Co-Requisites
N/A
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Work Integrated Learning
No
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Develop an understanding of appropriate and effective behaviour, conduct and practices in the business world
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Develop an understanding on how businesses are organised and the role of each function, including management, production, marketing, human resource management, financial management and IT
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Develop knowledge about management and leadership theory and practice - describe and explain the key functions of management - effective leadership, strategy development, human resource planning, profit potential and cost control
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Describe different management styles and where these would be most likely to be effective particularly with respect to leading change
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Demonstrate how to motivate, inspire and lead team members, set workplace culture and recognised the importance of diversity in teams
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
ASSESSMENT TASK
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Assessment 1: Essay - Effective Management Principles (Individual)
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Assessment 2: Presentation and Report - Australian Economy (Group)
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Assessment 3: Final Exam (Individual)
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Assessment 4: Engagement with the Process (Individual)